Vegetable
Leek
A mild member of the onion family whose prebiotic fiber feeds friendly gut bacteria and supports the heart.
🌱 What it is
Leeks are a long, mild-flavored cousin of onions and garlic, grown for their tender white and pale-green stalks.
✨ How it may help
- may help support a healthy gut by feeding friendly bacteria
- may help support heart health with plant compounds and fiber
- may help support healthy digestion when cooked gently
- may help support steady hydration and light, easy meals
🥄 How to use it
Slice the white and pale-green parts, rinse well, and gently soften in a little olive oil for soups and sautés.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup chopped, cooked (124g) · about 66 calories
- Vitamin K 63.6mcg
- Vitamin A 738 IU
- Fiber 2.5g
- Manganese 0.5mg
- Folate 71mcg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Leeks contain FODMAP fibers that can trigger gas or discomfort in people with sensitive or IBS-prone digestion. Wash sliced leeks thoroughly, as grit hides between the layers, and cook them gently rather than browning hard, which turns them bitter.
🍃 A note from nature
Leeks grow quietly underground in tidy layers, a small picture of how patient, steady care produces something good.