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Leek Health Benefits

Leeks are good for your health

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

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Leek

© 2007 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Leek Health Benefits

A good source of dietary fiber, leeks also contain goodly amounts of folic acid, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. Easier to digest than standard onions, leeks have laxative, antiseptic, diuretic, and anti-arthritic properties.

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Leek Cooking Tips and Hints
How to Clean Leeks
Leek Selection and Storage
Leek Substitutions, Measures, & Equivalents
Leek History
Leek Lore and Legends
Leek Health Benefits
Leek Recipes
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