Leek is famous for richness of the chemical composition. Nutritive matters are capable to remain in it at rather low temperature therefore useful properties can be saved from loss for long time. It is very useful to use leek during a diet – it is capable to sate quickly, and calorie content in it is minimum.
The regular use of a leek will help to strengthen protective forces of an organism and to increase immunity. The organism becomes more resistant to influences of various toxins and infections. Doctors long since recommended leek as means for the general strengthening and restoration. It also really is effective at avitaminosis, moral or physical overfatigue.
To choose good leek for preparation of tasty and rich dishes, pay attention to some trifles. Leek has to be fresh; with signs of withering you shouldn't buy such vegetable. Normal onions have to be fresh, with green leaves and white bulbs. Before preparing, it it is necessary to wash out properly a baking plate a water jet, to cut off backs, leaves, white stalks to cut. At leek the taste reminds napiform a little, but thinner, sweetish.
Onions can be added to soups or salads – excellent dietary dishes turn out. Try to cook leek soup. It is required to you on half a kilo of potatoes and a leek, two liters of water, 100 grams of carrots and a little vegetable oil. Wash out stalks of onions and cut, carrots should be grated and spasserovat in oil. Put potatoes in soup. When it cooks, salt and add carrots, fennel, parsley. Bring everything to the boil and switch off. It is possible to give with cream or sour cream if it is allowed diet conditions.