The ABC List Of The Healthiest Vegetables: L for LEEKS
Healthiest Foods on Earth: Vegetable Series Beginning with the Letter L
The ABC List Of The Healthiest Vegetables: L for LEEKS. Today’s post of the ABC’s Of Healthiest Vegetables, also known as the Healthiest Foods On Earth: Vegetable Series Beginning With The Letter L is all about Leeks. The active ingredients in LEEKS are associated with reducing the risk of both prostate and colon cancer and help in preventing macular degeneration and cataracts, not to mention they hold a chockful of vitamins and nutrients. But keep reading as there’s even more …
In this 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth Series, I’ll be featuring vegetables that are packed with nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants – all of which are great for your health. Based off the book by Jonny Bowden, these featured vegetables are a recipe for healthy living that hopefully everyone will take to heart like I have. You’ll be amazed at how eating the right foods is just like having a pharmacy in your fridge and pantry.
If you missed any of the previous vegetables, read up on them here at the ABC LIST OF THE HEALTHIEST FOODS. Enjoy
LEEKS
Sweeter than an onion. The active ingredient includes allyl sulfides, which help provide protection against cancers. Regular consumption of allium vegetables (onions, garlic, shallots), are associated with a reduced risk of both prostate and colon cancer. The sulfides also decrease the tendency of blood clots to form, hence also reducing the risks of strokes and cardiovascular events. They also lower the levels of LDL’s.
They’re a good source of the eye nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin, and when working together have shown to help in preventing macular degeneration and cataracts. Only 1 leek contains 1691 of these cartenoids. They also contain fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin K and more than 1400 IU’s of vit A.
A few ways to use Leeks is they can be roasted, baked or grilled, and can be added to your stews and soups for a bit of a pop. So add a leek to your meal and enjoy one of the healthiest vegetables today – Peace 🙂