Fresh Produce Leeks are extremely versatile and work well cooked in various recipes or as a side dish. Leeks are extremely versatile and work well cooked in various recipes or as a side dish. It contain their own distinct taste. Leeks can help regulate intestinal function and motility, due to their content in fiber. Due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties, leek juice can be used as a valuable aid for treating arthritis, gout and inflammation of the urinary tract.