Leek is a very useful product with many medicinal qualities. It contains folic acid, vitamins B, C, E, carotene, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, essential oils, and protein substances.
Leek has a low calorie content - 50 Kcal per 100 g of product, so it can be used as food if you follow a diet. Its nutritional value is per 100 g: fiber - 2 g, proteins - 1 g, carbohydrates - 13 g, sugar - 3 g. It is very useful to eat leeks in case of anemia, since a large amount of iron contained in the product stimulates the production of hemoglobin, and vitamin C improves the process of iron entry into the blood.
Magnesium, phosphorus, folic acid contained in leeks have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system. Leek can improve memory and improve concentration. Fresh leeks stop inflammation, kill infections, can treat gout, arthritis. Passing through the urinary tract, the active substances improve the work of the genitourinary system with cystitis.
Due to the content of folic acid, leeks are included in the diet of pregnant women. Essential oils found in onions are able to cure the body of colds and upper respiratory tract infections. Leek phytoncides are very effective against staphylococci, dysentery, streptococci, tuberculosis pathogens. Fresh leeks are not recommended for diseases of the stomach and intestines. There are no other contraindications for the inclusion of this product in the diet.
Leeks taste like onions, but are less pungent and sweeter. Leeks eat white stems, as well as uncoarse young leaves. Leeks can be used in many different ways. Make a light summer salad, for example. Wash the onions. Cut the white stems into thin rings. Put them in a bowl, squeeze the lemon juice, salt and add olive oil. You can add grated apple to such a salad.
Make a delicious soup with leeks. To do this, cut the white leek stalks 1-2 cm long, grate the carrots and celery root. Put it all in a frying pan, add 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Simmer vegetables over low heat until soft, then put them in a small saucepan and cover with boiling water or weak broth. Season to taste.
For the second, you can make "onion sticks". To do this, cut the white leek stalks into pieces approximately 4 cm long. Boil them in salted water, remove with a slotted spoon, cool slightly. Dip each stick in flour, then in an egg, again in flour and again in an egg. Fry them in vegetable oil. Add various seasonings to leek dishes before serving: this product goes well with parsley, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme.
