What is the best way to eat garlic?
By amirev777
@amirev777 (4117)
India
September 4, 2018 8:46am CST
We all know that garlic offers plenty of health benefits, especially to our cardiovascular health. The health benefits are due to a compound known as allicin which is released when garlic is chopped or crushed. Cooking destroys most of its health benefits. So what is the best way to eat garlic?
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@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
4 Sep 18
I eat very little of it because it can upset my stomach. Sometimes I take garlic pills which are supposed to help/prevent colds.
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@amirev777 (4117)
• India
4 Sep 18
Yes, taking garlic pills seems to be a good option.
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@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
4 Sep 18
@amirev777 They don't make your breath smell, which is good.
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@amirev777 (4117)
• India
4 Sep 18
@asfarasiknow, Yes that is the best thing about taking garlic supplements and a pill would offer same health benefits as maybe eating 5-6 garlic pearls.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
4 Sep 18
I cook a lot with garlic. But I also love garlic homemade mayonnaise. It is delicious and I have it for appetizers every time I have guests.
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@amirev777 (4117)
• India
4 Sep 18
But I have read that cooking destroys compounds in garlic which are responsible for its health benefits. What's your take on this?
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
4 Sep 18
@amirev777 I haven´t thought about it. I eat garlic because I like it.
@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
4 Sep 18
I just live it when deep fried, and also when pickled, best way to enjoy it.
@amirev777 (4117)
• India
4 Sep 18
Oh, you eat it raw? But what about the mouth odour? It must taste pretty pungent in your mouth.
