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Leek

A mild, sweet allium — the prebiotic-rich cousin of onion and garlic.

Benefits

Key compounds

Allium sulfur compoundsquercetinkaempferolfructans (prebiotic)vitamin Kfolate

May help with

Best for these goals

Heart healthgut healthlongevity

How to use it

Potato-leek soup, braised, in quiches and tarts, sautéed as a base, vichyssoise

Evidence level

Nutritional

Cautions & interactions

FODMAP-sensitive individuals; wash grit well
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