Leek
Description
Leeks are a type of Onion Family Vegetable.
Botanical Names
Allium ampeloprasum
Allium porrum
Leeks are from the Onion (Amaryllidaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Leeks
Immune System
Leeks may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate. [1]
Leeks may help to prevent Cancer - Stomach:
Epidemiological evidence indicates that societies with high Leek consumption have a 60% reduction in the incidence of Stomach Cancer.
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