The choking smell of leek comes from the sulfide in the composition, which is the scavenger of blood vessels. Moderate intake helps to reduce blood lipids. Scavenger of blood vessels! The leek "sulfur" is alive and healthy.
Leek is called "Qi Cao Yang" and "Longevity Leek". Chinese medicine believes that they have the functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, diminishing inflammation and relieving pain, tonifying kidney and strengthening yang. Proper consumption can control blood pressure and protect cardiovascular system.
Chen Yanfu, a nutritionist at the Joint Nutrition Consulting Center, pointed out in the book "List of Foods for Reducing Blood Lipids" from the perspective of western nutrition that the sulfide in leek is the source of its choking smell, which can reduce blood lipid, stabilize blood pressure, prevent cholesterol oxidation and deposition, dilate blood vessels, promote blood circulation, prevent arteriosclerosis and help protect cardiovascular health.
In addition, minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium in leek also have the functions of preventing arterial wall thickening and improving hypertension and heart disease; Iron and chlorophyll help to relieve anemia or bleeding symptoms.
High fiber leek can help you lose weight. People with bad stomachs should not be greedy.
For dieters, leek is a rare good ingredient. Nutritionist Chen Yanfu said that leek has 26 calories per100g and is rich in dietary fiber, which can not only promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote defecation, prevent diverticulitis and colorectal cancer, but also reduce lipid absorption and help control weight. Moreover, eating leeks can warm the body, promote blood circulation, improve metabolic rate, and help to reduce fat and weight.