Introduction: In daily life, garlic is a condiment that every household needs to use when cooking. Although the smell of garlic is pungent, the taste is spicy. However, its nutritional value is relatively high, and it is also a kind of health food, which is very popular among northerners. Most northerners eat garlic raw when they eat meat or noodles. But some people think that after eating garlic, there will be a bad smell in their mouths, so they don't want to eat it. So what Bian Xiao wants to share today is, why is garlic good for health?

1. Why is eating garlic good for your health?

Garlic can diminish inflammation and kill bacteria, which belongs to natural plant antibiotics. The ingredients contained in garlic can be used for good anti-inflammatory and sterilization, and have a good curative effect on some diseases such as respiratory tract infection and digestive tract infection. And can kill staphylococci, streptococci, mycobacterium tuberculosis and the like in the gastrointestinal tract, promote digestion and absorption of the human body, and ensure the normal operation of the digestive system. It can also prevent some flu and wound infections. Garlic can also prevent various diseases because it contains elements such as germanium and selenium. These elements themselves can reduce the occurrence of bad diseases, and garlic also contains sulfur-containing compounds, which can enhance the detoxification function of human body, block the formation of some lipid peroxidation and avoid cell lesions. For some people who often suffer from migraine, brain fatigue and excessive brain use, there will be symptoms of lack of energy. Garlic also has a good therapeutic effect. The ingredients in garlic will combine with vitamins in the human body to produce an amine substance, which can promote vitamins to play a role and relieve brain fatigue.

Second, what are the taboos for eating garlic?

Remember not to eat garlic on an empty stomach, because garlic is a more irritating food. If you eat on an empty stomach, it will cause irritation to the stomach and bring discomfort. Before eating garlic, eat something else to pad your stomach. Garlic is good, but it can't be eaten in excess. If you eat too much at a time, it's bad for your health. For some patients with spleen and stomach weakness and frequent diarrhea, garlic is not edible, because garlic is an irritating food, and a small amount of garlic can help digestion. However, if patients with physical diseases eat garlic, it will easily lead to congestion and edema of intestinal mucosa and aggravate the condition.