Closely related to onions, leeks share a similar favour. An 80g serving of cooked leeks contains just 17 calories but a healthy 1.5g of fibre. They are also a good source of vitamin C, folic acid and iron and contain many beneficial compounds that may offer protection against stomach, colon, prostate and ovarian cancer and they may also help lower cholesterol levels. For this reason leeks can be classed as a super food. Being a very versatile vegetable they can be used as steamed or stir-fried and added to soups or served with roasted meats.
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