A vegetable that has long green leaves growing from a thick white base and that resembles the taste of a mild sweet onion. Leeks can be grilled, roasted or sautéed and are often used in soups, pastas, risotto, eggs or pizzas ! They are low in calories, high in nutrients and rich in antioxidants which help with fullness, weighloss, reducing inflammation, cholestrol, blood pressure and heart disease.