The Leek is from the same family of herbs as onions and garlic, but has a milder taste and smell. According to the nutritional composition, It is similar to onion and garlic, but contains more proteins, beta-carotene and vitamin C. From mineral he is rich with leek manganese, folic acid, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and calcium.

He is best eaten fresh as salad because with cooking he can loose his vitamin-mineral content.

The Alicin in it reduces blood pressure, also reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood and strengthens the immune system. Therefore the leeks is a natural preventive medicine against cardiovascular diseases.

Because it contains quite a potassium (in 100g there are 300mg), and a small amount of natrium (salt), he is a strong natural diuretic. It increases the excretion of fluids and toxic substances through the kidneys. Therefore the leeks are often recommended for people with cardiovascular and kidney diseases, especially to reduce swellings.