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Why can leeks tonify the kidney?
Because leek contains a certain amount of zinc and vitamin C, and the main function of zinc is to promote the normal development of male organs, maintain the activity of sperm and improve the immunity of living beings. Therefore, leeks can tonify the kidney.

Leek contains more nutrients, especially cellulose, carotene and vitamin C. Because it contains a lot of dietary fiber, it can increase gastrointestinal peristalsis and keep the stool unobstructed.

In addition, leek contains volatile essential oil, sulfide and other special ingredients, giving off a unique pungent smell, which is helpful to regulate liver qi, stimulate appetite and enhance digestive function. Eating leeks in summer can help digestion, guide stagnation, eliminate accumulation and strengthen the spleen. Taking it in winter can warm kidney and strengthen yang.

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Dietary taboo of leek

1, leek+spinach will have the effect of smoothing intestines and easily cause diarrhea.

2, leek+beef is hot and hot, causing swelling and pain of teeth and aphtha.

3, leek+liquor causes gastritis, gastric ulcer and intestinal disease recurrence.

4, leek+honey with food is easy to cause diarrhea.

5, leek+milk Because leek contains a lot of oxalic acid, eating with milk will form insoluble calcium oxalate, which will hinder the absorption of calcium in the intestine.

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