Leaf Herb
The Different Vitamins and Minerals Contained in Leeks
Leek is one herb that is definitely packed with vitamins and minerals similar to your common fruit or vegetable. The green, fibrous leaf of leek which is often tossed in the bin is nutritious. All in all, consuming leeks doesn’t only enhance the taste of your dish, it additionally will make you much healthier and stronger.
Consuming one half cup of boiled leeks provides you with 2.18 mg of Vitamin C. That is nearly 4% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin C required by a person. This essential vitamin is in charge of the formation of collagen and also tissue growth.
If you are with child or anemic, leeks is definitely the herb suitable for you. One half cup of leeks gives you 12.64 mcg of folate or Vitamin B9. This vitamin is vital in the production of the building blocks of cells which are DNA and RNA. Folate is needed most especially for pregnant women because it helps in avoiding birth defects.
A water soluble B-vitamin, Thiamine or Vitamin B1, is also obtained from leeks. Half a cup of this delectable herb will supply you with 0.01 mg of thiamine. Thiamine is responsible for transforming the carbohydrates in your body into energy.
The same serving of leeks also provides 0.01 mg of Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin that is an important antioxidant; 0.01 mg of Niacin or Vitamin B3 which maintains the health of your skin, the nervous and digestive system; and last but not least, 0.04 mg of Pantothenic Acid or Vitamin B5 that supports your body’s overall development and growth.
Leeks in addition have traces of Vitamin B6 or Pyroxidine. This particular vitamin has a major role in breaking down protein and maintaining the health of red blood cells.
It is smart to place leeks on your food list if you’re on diet. They are delicious, yet low on calories. You’re going to get around 38.4 mg of calories only from an average sized leek. The same serving will likewise provide 33.9 mg of carbohydrates with 2.1 mg originating from fat and 2.5 mg coming from protein.
Leeks contain Vitamin A too, that supports good eyesight. The same vitamin also assists in developing mucous membrane as well as skeletal tissues. In addition, leeks are full of carotenoids and antioxidants like beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin which fights off toxins in your system and delays aging.
The author is a nutritionist and is currently working for a non-profit health care corporation. For more information about the topic, visit the following link:
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