Leek nutrition properties

Leeks contain 2% proteins, 7% carbohydrates and an extremely low percentage of fats. Due to its low caloric power it can become one of the most suitable products in weight control diets. Its cooking stock, salt free, taken on an empty stomach, is one of the best diuretic and antiseptic vegetables, highly recommended in kidney, gallstones, albuminuria, uraemia and arthritis diseases. It is said that vichyssoise is a contradiction in terms as it is one of the most delicious summer cold soups… the most valued winter vegetable-based. That is the reason why Conserves Ferrer offers these soups to be taken along the whole year. 

Source : www.servisalud.com  / Conserves Ferrer Communication Department