In early summer, while people enjoy the warm weather, some germs make a comeback. It is recommended that you eat more garlic.
Don't avoid garlic because of its strong smell. It not only has antioxidant effects but also promotes blood circulation, accelerates metabolism, and aids in detoxification and weight loss. The sulfur compounds it contains have antioxidant properties, which can effectively lower cholesterol and prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. If you really don't like garlic, you can try garlic sprouts, garlic leaves, or garlic oil. Also remember that drinking a glass of milk or chewing some tea after eating garlic can get rid of the annoying garlic odor.
Garlic not only has strong antibacterial properties but is also effective in treating colds, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, and tonsillitis caused by bacteria. It also promotes metabolism, increases appetite, and helps prevent arteriosclerosis and hypertension.
According to the latest research, garlic also has brain-boosting effects. This may be because garlic enhances the function of vitamin B1, which is an important coenzyme in the process of converting glucose into brain energy. Furthermore, recent studies have found that garlic can inhibit the harmful effects of radioactive substances on the human body and alleviate the resulting adverse consequences.
Although eating garlic is very beneficial to your health, eating too much raw garlic is not good for you. The "Ben Cong Xin" records: "Garlic is pungent, hot, and toxic. It produces phlegm, stirs up fire, disperses qi, and consumes blood. Those who are weak and have fever should not touch it." Excessive consumption of raw garlic can damage organic tissues under strong stimulation, causing acute gastritis, and have side effects on diseases like heart disease and nephritis. Over time, it can also lead to a vitamin B2 deficiency, causing conditions like cheilitis and glossitis. Therefore, when eating raw garlic, the following points must be noted:
1. Do not eat it on an empty stomach or drink very hot soup or tea afterwards;
2. Eat it in small amounts every other day, limiting to 2-3 cloves each time. Those with liver, kidney, or bladder diseases should avoid it during treatment;
3. Those with heart disease and habitual constipation should eat it in moderation and should not consume it with honey.
In addition, there will be a special odor in the mouth after eating raw garlic. A simple and effective way to eliminate garlic breath is to chew tea leaves and then rinse your mouth with strong tea.