Maintaining a diet that is as healthy and balanced as possible, combined with regular exercise, is essential for our health.
This can help prevent blood pressure and high cholesterol which can cause problems or serious illnesses over time.
For this reason it is recommended to carry out blood tests at least once a year to verify that all values are correct.
Surely a first step can be represented by increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables, trying instead to decrease that of cheeses and cured meats.
This mouth-watering contour would help reduce cholesterol and pressure
We are talking about leek, a delicious and typical vegetable of the winter season that is also low in calories (100 grams provide 61).
This food is often used in our kitchen thanks to its flavor and the beneficial properties it contains.
Among these, those antioxidants, albeit minor compared to garlic, could help us to decrease cholesterol and blood pressure.
Among other things, this time of year to strengthen our immune system could be useful this antioxidant fruit rich in vitamin C and little known.
Leek contains fiber, vitamins and minerals which are essential for our body and which we should take daily.
For a delicious, quick and easy side dish, we could prepare leeks with traditional PDO balsamic vinegar, which is an equally excellent product.
We wash two leeks, remove the ends and, after cutting them on the long side, steam them for a maximum of fifteen minutes.
The important thing is that they are soft at the end of their cooking, then add balsamic vinegar and salt to taste, according to our personal taste.
This simple but tasty side dish is perfect to accompany any type of main course, such as fish or meat.
If we want to stay light it may be useful to know that in addition to chicken and veal this is the ideal meat for a balanced diet.
This mouth-watering and quick-to-prepare side dish would help reduce cholesterol and pressure, 15 minutes will be enough.
Further information
This product is similar to onion but more delicate, in fact it lends itself well to typical winter preparations such as soups or broths.
When buying leeks, make sure we have straight stems and that there are no withered leaves.
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