Garlic has 8 benefits for health! Eating raw can get the most nutrients, but 3 types of people cannot

I don't know if you have noticed that recently, the door and outdoor ventilation of your home are exposed to garlic. Because it is now in the peak period of Yunlin garlic, many people buy a large amount of garlic at one time, and may buy a portion of more than half a year at a time, and it needs to be dried before storage.

Why do you need garlic?

Why do you need garlic? The Agricultural Department last month published a text on the face fan page "Fresh Enjoy Agricultural YA - Agricultural Department" to teach everyone how to understand the difference between moist garlic and dry garlic.

. Moisturized garlic: Garlic just collected from the fields is usually sold in the place of origin and in traditional markets with a humid skin and difficult to remove, with a higher moisture content and a more spicy taste.

Because it is more prone to germination or mold, it is usually sunken for 1 month (or dry 10-20 days) to extend the shelf life.

. Dried garlic: For those who have been exposed or dried, the skin is usually slightly erect and easy to fall off.

The moisture content is lower and the taste is softer, suitable for various dishes, or made as garlic vinegar or garlic wine.

After buying it home, it is recommended to hang the winding area online to avoid sealing or refrigeration, and it can be stored for about 6 months.

The 8 benefits of garlic for health

Do not underestimate this garlic. According to many domestic and foreign studies, garlic has many benefits for health, such as preventing common colds, lowering blood pressure and citric sterols. The following "Yuanqi Network" is compiled from the health website "healthline" and domestic and foreign research. It has 8 benefits for garlic.

1. The special compound alliin (allincin) can reduce inflammation and bacterial killing effects

Garlic contains rich nutritional value, including minerals such as sugar, protein, vitamins B1, B2, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc., as well as more than 30 sulfur compounds mainly converted into "allincin". It has the effect of reducing inflammation and bacterial killing effects and has health care effects.

The garlic cloves will release allicin when chopped, crushed or chewed, but only exist in fresh garlic shortly after being cut or crushed. Eat it by raw food and you can get the most nutrients.

2. Garlic active compounds help lower sterol and blood pressure

Studies have pointed out that high doses of garlic appear to improve blood pressure in people known to suffer from hypertension. The dosage of supplements must be quite high to achieve the desired effect, and the required amount is equivalent to about four cloves of garlic per day.

Garlic supplements also lower total and low-density lipoprotein (destroying) calcium, especially those with high calcium.

3. Can strengthen the immune system and reduce the degree of colds

According to some studies, garlic supplements can strengthen the function of the immune system. Garlic supplements may help prevent and reduce the seriousness of light flu and common colds. People who have frequent colds may try adding garlic to their diet.

4. Garlic helps prevent cancer

According to previous research by the American Cancer Institute (AICR), frequent garlic can reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer, especially after animal testing, it is proven that allyl sulfides can effectively inhibit the formation of tumors in the brain.

5. Garlic contains antioxidants. Helps prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Garlic contains antioxidants that prevent cell damage and aging. High doses of garlic supplements can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

6. Eating garlic raw can help prevent cardiovascular diseases

It is indeed good to eat delicious kidneys and garlic! According to previous cross-domain research on medical and food sciences at NTU, it is pointed out that eating red meat and eggs frequently can easily produce trimethylamine oxide, which can easily lead to cardiovascular diseases. The research team suggested that eating raw garlic can reduce the production of trimethylamine and help prevent cardiovascular diseases.

7. Eating garlic can help to excrete heavy metals in the body.

At high doses, sulfur compounds in garlic have been proven to prevent the damage of heavy metal toxicity to the organs. A study shows that garlic can significantly reduce toxicity and related pharmacology.

8. Garlic is rich in nutrients, but it has very little heat.

Garlic is rich in various vitamins and other trace amounts of nutrients, but it has very low heat. According to the "hot volume query" on Yuanqi.com, a clove of garlic (about 3 grams) is only about 3.7 calories, so you won't be afraid of getting fat after eating it.

3 people are not suitable for eating raw or eating garlic in large quantities

Taichung Chengqing Hospital Nutrition Course Director Feng Shu'e once visited and pointed out that allicin in garlic has an irritating effect on the kidney and stomach. If there are stomach ailments, coagulation, patients with anticoagulants, or even patients with surgery, it is recommended to avoid eating raw or overdose. It is reminded that the average adults take up about 2 to 3 cloves a day, and the amount of garlic about the size of their thumb will be sufficient.

In addition, garlic also has a small disadvantage, which is that it will make your mouth short and bad breath after eating. It is recommended to drink some green tea, milk or chewing gum to remove the smell.