Description
Sprouted leek give us a detoxifying and diuretic result due to their high water and potassium content. This, together with its low caloric value, the leek is a good ally in weight loss diets, and in cases of fluid retention, while the fiber contained in these sprouts will also provide us with a feeling of being full for longer and regulate the constipation.
Leek is a vegetable that streamlines circulation. The sulfurous components of leek sprouts help prevent the appearance of atheroma plaques in the arteries, and together with zinc, they help improve arterial and venous circulation.
In addition to lowering blood cholesterol levels and LDL specifically.
The sprouted leek shoots also provide:
Selenium to improve skin and nails.
Magnesium for the proper functioning of the muscles.
Vitamin C as an antioxidant, collagen and bone builder.
Vitamin A for skin and mucous membranes.
Very important folates for the proper functioning of the immune system.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
100 g
Energetic value
95 kcal / 397 kj
Fats
4.4 g
Of which saturates
0.5 g
Carbohydrates
4.9 g
Of which sugars
2.6 g
Dietary fiber
6.6 g
Protein
5.8 g
Salt
0.03 g