Leeks are spicy food, leeks are sweet, pungent, warm and non-toxic.
Leeks water content of up to 85% but low calorie and is also a superior source of iron, potassium and vitamin A, but also a general source of vitamin C. Therefore, it has been the "meat of the vegetable", "the meat of the vegetable", "the meat of the vegetable", "the meat of the vegetable". Therefore, it has been known as the "meat of the vegetables".
Leeks are very rich in vitamins. A bunch of leeks have just the right amount of beta-carotene for a day's worth of energy, but one-third of a day's intake of vitamin C, and one-third of the vitamin E.
Leeks are relatively high in crude fiber. Extended information:
Effects of leek:
1, beneficial to the liver and stomach
Chives contain volatile essential oils and sulfides and other special ingredients, emitting a unique pungent odor helps to regulate liver qi, improve appetite, enhance digestion.
2, the blood to move qi
Leeks spicy odor has the effect of dispersing blood stasis and blood circulation.
3, laxative
Leeks contain a lot of vitamins and crude fiber, can enhance gastrointestinal motility, treatment of constipation, prevention of intestinal cancer, so leeks are known as "wash the grass".
Phoenix - Note: leeks should not be eaten together with 7 types of food