Abstract: Garlic, as a common condiment, is very common in our daily lives. However, many people are not clear about how garlic is cooked. Some people think that raw garlic is more nutritious, while others think that eating cooked garlic is easier to absorb. Is garlic better to eat raw or cooked...
Garlic, as a common condiment, is very common in our daily lives. However, many people are not clear about how garlic is cooked. Some people think that raw garlic is more nutritious, while others think that eating cooked garlic is easier to absorb. Is garlic better to eat raw or cooked? This article will answer you one by one.
Benefits of raw garlic raw can effectively help us improve immunity, because garlic is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which can help us eliminate free radicals in the body. In addition, garlic also contains natural antibiotics that fight some bacteria and viruses.
Disadvantages of raw garlic raw can have a stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, and even cause diseases such as gastritis. Moreover, the capsaicin contained in garlic can damage the gastric mucosa, causing irritating inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, causing discomfort such as stomach pain and nausea.
Nutritional value of garlic Garlic is rich in sulfides and natural antibiotics, which has a good health care effect on human health. In addition, garlic also contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals, which can effectively improve immunity, prevent aging, reduce blood pressure and blood sugar.
Benefits of eating garlic cooked eating garlic cooked can reduce the spicy taste and irritation of garlic, making it easier for the body to absorb. In addition, after heating, garlic can make the nutrients in it more easily dissolve in water and be more easily absorbed by the human body.
Disadvantages of eating garlic cooked Although eating garlic cooked is easier to be absorbed by the body, eating too much cooked will destroy some nutrients in garlic, such as sulfides and other components. In addition, excessive cooking can also cause the inactivation of some heat-sensitive substances in garlic, affecting the medicinal value of garlic.
Differences between eating raw and cooked garlic In the raw and cooked state, the nutritional content and medicinal value of garlic will differ. Eating raw garlic can better retain the sulfides and other components in it, but it can easily stimulate the gastrointestinal tract; eating cooked garlic can reduce the irritation and be more easily absorbed by the body, but some of the nutrients will also be inactivated.
The correct way to eat raw garlic When raw garlic, you should first peel off the skin, then cut it into fine or shredded powder, and then add some vinegar or lemon juice to reduce the irritation of garlic. In addition, you can also use it with some soft foods during consumption, such as tofu, vegetables, etc.
The correct way to cook garlic When eating garlic cooked, you should cut the garlic into fine powder or chop it, and then stir-fry it with hot oil, which can reduce its spicy taste and irritation. In addition, garlic can also be boiled in hot water for a period of time, and then picked up and eaten.
Precautions for choosing garlic When choosing garlic, you should choose garlic with smooth skin, solid quality, and no spots. This kind of garlic is fresher and nutritious. At the same time, you should try to choose organic garlic to avoid containing harmful substances such as pesticides.
Garlic storage method Garlic should be stored in a cool, dry, ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight and humidity. At the same time, attention should also be paid to isolating other ingredients during storage to avoid mutual contamination.
Side effects of garlic Although garlic has many benefits, if eaten too much, it can also have adverse effects on the human body. For example, excessive consumption of garlic can easily lead to problems such as bad breath and mouth ulcers. At the same time, for some pregnant women and special groups, garlic needs to be eaten carefully.
How to eat healthier The way to eat garlic should vary from person to person and be chosen based on your physical condition and taste preferences. You can choose between raw or cooked according to your needs, and you can also add some other ingredients during the cooking process to enrich the taste and nutrients.
The effects of garlic Garlic has many effects, such as lowering blood pressure, antioxidant, antibacterial, etc. At the same time, it also has good effects in preventing cancer and lowering blood lipids. It is a very healthy ingredient.
It can be seen from the above analysis that garlic has many benefits whether eaten raw or cooked. However, during the eating process, you need to pay attention to the correct method and amount to avoid adverse effects. Only by eating garlic correctly can it exert its greatest health effects.
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