Here's another reason to eat garlic! According to the latest issue of the American edition of "Good Housekeeping" magazine, researchers at the University of Alabama in the US have found that the small amount of hydrogen sulfide released by garlic can relax blood vessels and thus lower blood pressure. Scientists say that allicin, an organic sulfide rich in garlic, and other active substances can produce hydrogen sulfide during the human metabolic process.
Not only is it beneficial to the human body's blood vessels, but the seemingly insignificant garlic can also enhance immunity, prevent cancer, prevent the onset of arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, and cerebral infarction, and has effects such as inhibiting or killing various bacteria and regulating the digestive system. For this reason, the international charm of garlic cannot be underestimated.
Humans have had a connection with garlic for more than 6,600 years. From ancient times to the present, whether for food or medicine, garlic has played an indispensable role in human health. Since the 1990s, a garlic-eating trend has become popular in the United States. At the same time, garlic festivals have sprung up in various countries. For example, the United States, France, and Germany hold garlic festivals every year, showcasing world-renowned garlic products, and even serving garlic and garlic jam-flavored ice cream to meet the needs of numerous garlic lovers. In recent years, through the advocacy and coordination of many research institutions around the world, April 26th has been designated as International Garlic Day. Germans eat garlic to prevent cancer
Garlic is hailed by Germans as a "natural antibiotic," and almost every German loves to eat garlic, with an annual consumption of over 8,000 tons. The German Garlic Institute is an international institution dedicated to studying the dietary and pharmacological effects of garlic. This international institution, along with relevant government departments, is promoting a "Garlic Food Plan" aimed at improving the national dietary habits and preventing diseases such as cancer. In the pyramid structure of "important foods that can prevent diseases such as cancer," garlic is listed at the top. Africans use garlic as a common remedy
P>"Garlic can cure AIDS." This was once the biggest rumor in Africa, and many AIDS patients ate up to 10 cloves of garlic a day, hoping to get better. Although it was a rumor, garlic is indeed the strongest natural antibacterial plant discovered so far. In many poor areas in Africa, natural therapies are used to treat diseases because the sulfur-containing compounds in garlic have strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, inhibiting and killing various cocci, bacilli, fungi, and viruses, and can also treat some skin diseases.In addition, garlic can effectively inhibit and kill bacteria and viruses that cause gastrointestinal diseases, such as Helicobacter pylori. Therefore, in addition to medicines and medical equipment, many African doctors always carry cheap garlic with them. Koreans eat garlic to ward off cold
A small jar of Korean kimchi requires 20 heads of garlic; otherwise, Koreans would throw the jar away after one bite. Because Korean winters are very cold, people feel that kimchi with garlic is strong enough to withstand the cold.
People in cold regions have a special fondness for garlic. Garlic contains a pungent substance called "allyl sulfide," which has a strong killing effect on pathogens and parasites, and can prevent colds, alleviate symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat. In the cold longevity region of the Caucasus in Russia, many residents live to be over 100 years old, and garlic is a very common food in their diet. Cambodians eat garlic to remove dampness and heat
Stir-fried garlic mixed with rice is a staple food for Cambodians. They also mix in different condiments, such as black pepper and caviar, to adjust the flavor. As early as 1965, former Cambodian King Sihanouk issued a statement to the entire nation for the sake of eating garlic.
Almost every dish in Cambodia uses garlic, but their love for garlic is not entirely for taste; it is mainly to remove dampness and heat. Garlic is a spicy food, and eating more helps residents in the humid and hot Southeast Asian region expel dampness from their bodies. In addition, in a hot and humid climate, eating more garlic can also help the body expel toxins and accelerate metabolism.
Although no one stipulates how much garlic you must eat every day, researchers recommend eating 4-5 small cloves daily. Researchers also suggest that after crushing these cloves, it is best to let them sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking to stabilize the hydrogen sulfide produced. As for pairing, garlic is a good combination with all vegetables and meats.