Folate is present in leeks throughout the plant (including the full leaf portion). This distribution of folate throughout the plant makes leeks a cardioprotective food. Leeks also provide a generous amount of Vitamin K which benefits every tissue in your body, helping to regulate blood flow. The chemical compounds found in leeks, such as sulfides, which help prevent & fight cancer by blocking the hormones & chemicals in the body that can cause cancer. #dherbs | See more about Vitamin K, The Plant and Vitamins. Photos from the site http://dherbs.com/pinterest/dherbs-ht-leeks.jpg