Many people used to like to wrap jiaozi with leeks. Of course, there are more and more kinds in jiaozi, and fewer and fewer people eat leeks in jiaozi. But there are still many people who like to eat leeks. The most common ones are roasted leeks and scrambled eggs with leeks. Eating leeks is really good, so what are the benefits of eating leeks? What are the benefits of men eating leeks?

1, the benefits of eating leeks in spring

1, increase appetite

Leek contains plant aromatic volatile oil, which can stimulate appetite. Old people, children and pregnant women eat some spring leeks properly, which is beneficial to improve their health.

2, benefiting the liver and strengthening the stomach

Leek contains volatile essential oils, sulfides and other special ingredients, giving off a unique pungent smell, which is helpful to regulate liver qi, stimulate appetite and enhance digestive function.

3. Removing blood stasis and promoting blood circulation

Leek has the effects of removing blood stasis, promoting blood circulation and detoxifying, which is beneficial to reducing blood lipid and preventing and treating coronary heart disease, anemia and arteriosclerosis.

4, moistening the intestines and relaxing the bowels

Leek contains a lot of vitamins and crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, treat constipation and prevent intestinal cancer.

5, sterilization and anti-inflammatory

The sulfur-containing compounds contained in leek have certain bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects, and have inhibitory effects on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, dysentery, typhoid fever, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

6, skin care and eyesight

Leek is rich in vitamin A. Eating more can not only beautify and protect skin, improve eyesight and moisten lungs, but also reduce the chances of catching a cold and asthma.

7. Reduce blood lipids

Leek has the effect of removing blood stasis and detoxifying, which can not only effectively reduce blood fat, but also prevent coronary heart disease, anemia and arteriosclerosis, so you may wish to eat more leeks appropriately.

8. Qi and Yang

The ancients called leek "aphrodisiac grass", which can prevent and treat impotence, polyuria, low back pain, leg weakness and other diseases with insufficient kidney qi.

9. Beauty and skin care

Leek is rich in vitamin A. Eating leek can not only beautify and protect skin, improve eyesight, but also effectively reduce the chances of catching a cold and asthma.

2. Nutritional value of leek.

1, the water content of leek is as high as 85%, and the calorie is low. It is an excellent source of iron, potassium and vitamin A, and also a general source of vitamin C. It has always been called "meat in vegetables".

2. Leek is rich in vitamins. The beta-carotene in a bunch of leeks is just the energy needed for a day, but the vitamin C is one-third of the daily intake, and the vitamin E content is also one-third.

3. Leek contains a lot of crude fiber.

4. The unique pungent smell of leek is formed by the sulfide it contains. These sulfides have certain bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects, which are helpful to improve human immunity and help people absorb vitamin B 1 and vitamin A. ..

3. Taboos for eating leeks

(1) People with yin deficiency and excessive fire should not eat leeks, which are warm and help yang. It can dry fire and exhaust true yin. Animal experiments show that it can cause mania, convulsion and even death of the tested animals, so "Seeking Truth from Materia Medica" says: "Yin deficiency and excessive fire are the most taboo."

(2) It is not advisable to eat more leeks in summer. They are aging, their fibers are rough and they are not easily absorbed. Gastrointestinal function declines in summer, and eating more will cause bloating, discomfort or diarrhea.

(3) When eating, it should not be heated for too long. Leek is rich in vitamin B, and heating will destroy this tonic. The longer the heating time, the greater the damage. Therefore, it is not suitable for eating after long-term heating.

(4) Leek should not be eaten raw, because it is rich in cellulose, which is not easy to digest, and unlike onion and garlic, it can be eaten after peeling. The edible part is close to the ground, which often pollutes the eggs of microorganisms and parasites, and has many branches, which are not easy to clean and easily infected with diseases, so it is not suitable to eat raw.

(5) Leek should not be eaten with honey. They are rich in vitamin C. When they are eaten together with honey, the vitamin C contained in leeks is easily oxidized by copper and iron ions contained in honey and loses its function. It is also honey-like and tender, and leeks are rich in cellulose, which can induce diarrhea. When eaten together, it can cause diarrhea. Therefore, Compendium of Materia Medica says: "Do not eat with honey."

(6) When taking vitamin K, you should not eat foods containing too much vitamin C. This product has high vitamin C content, which can reduce the curative effect of vitamin K. ..

(7) It is not suitable to eat with liquor, which may lead to gastritis, ulcer, liver disease and hemorrhagic disease.

(8) It is not suitable to eat with beef, which may cause gum inflammation.

4. How to choose fresh leeks?

1, the root section is relatively neat, and the root leaves can stand upright when pinched, indicating that it is very fresh; A knot in the root is not fresh.

2. Leek can be divided into broad-leaved and thin-leaved. Broad-leaved leaves are light green with little fiber. Leek leaves are slender, dark green, fibrous and fragrant. Leek yellow is cultivated in greenhouse, and its leaves are light yellow and tender, but there is no leek fragrance.