Remove Toxins With Leeks

The plant we are talking about in this article has a much milder taste than onions and fits in many recipes. However, if there is one thing that this plant should really be known for, it is that removing toxins with leeks is a good natural remedy.

Another thing you may not know is that leeks have been used for centuries to support women’s health. 

There are even records from ancient Greek and Roman times stating that leeks can improve fertility and promote cardiovascular health in women.

At the same time, leeks could reduce shortness of breath and fatigue.

However, in this article we are mainly interested in how exactly to remove toxins with leeks is possible. Be sure to read on if you’re curious too!

The health benefits of leeks

Leek is a plant in the garlic family, a group of plants that grow from bulbs, just like garlic and onions. However, the leek has a much sweeter taste than its two cousins, making the vegetable very versatile in the kitchen.

On this website we often talk about the many benefits that carrots, beets, garlic and lemons can provide. However, now it is time for us to add a very special vegetable to this list of recommended vegetables for the following reasons:

1. Leek is a great source of nutrients

• The leek contains many flavonoids that have an anti-inflammatory effect and counteract the damaging influence of free radicals.
• Leek is one of the most unique sources of vitamins A and C. These are vitamins that are great for purifying the body, inhibiting inflammation and rebalancing the body’s pH level.
• One fact that you may find interesting is that leeks are very low in calories, making the vegetable an excellent option if you’re looking to lose weight (100 grams of fresh leeks contain only 61 calories).
• Leek contains high amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. So if you eat leeks regularly, the vegetable can help prevent constipation.

• And finally, the leek is very rich in folic acid, which makes the vegetable especially helpful when you are pregnant.

2. Leek is said to be a natural antibiotic

• Although leeks do not contain as much allicin as garlic, the vegetable is still said to be a powerful natural antibiotic.
• Allicin is said to suppress certain enzymes that build up in your liver and thus counteract bad cholesterol.

3. Leek is a possible means to purify the body

Leek consists for a large part of water. This ensures that the vegetable can have a diuretic effect. In this way, removing toxins with leeks offers a good natural remedy.

In fact, this plant is mainly known for its purifying properties. And that’s exactly what we’ll talk about in the section below.

What preparation can you use to remove toxins with leeks?

Ingredients

• 3 leeks
• 1 liter of water
• The juice of 1 lemon

Preparation

• To make this detox, you need three fairly large leeks and one lemon.
• Start by filling a pan with a liter of water and bringing it to a boil. Cut open the three leek stalks and let them boil in the water for a few minutes.
• Once the leeks are cooked, remove the pan from the heat and reserve the cooking water.
• Then pour the leek water into a glass bottle and add the lemon juice.

• You can then reuse the leftover, cooked leeks to make soup, for example.

Operating mode

• Drink the first glass of leek water in the morning on an empty stomach. It is best to drink the water lukewarm. That can kick-start your metabolism and combine the purifying properties of this drink.
• You should drink the second glass about fifteen minutes before lunch.
• Don’t forget to drink a third glass towards the end of the afternoon and then the fourth and last glass fifteen minutes before dinner.

You can apply this purifying treatment for ten consecutive days. In addition, try to complement this remedy with a low-fat diet and sufficient exercise.

When your body is severely poisoned, that is a serious problem. In case of doubt or discomfort, always consult your doctor.