Eating garlic has eight benefits

Garlic is a good friend to help people's health, especially for sugar friends According to the Canadians on October 17, eating garlic often not only helps to reduce blood sugar, but also has the advantages of anti infection and regulating blood pressure The researchers found that effective substances in garlic can help reduce blood sugar by preventing the liver from interfering with insulin, thereby increasing insulin levels In addition, garlic has "seven weapons" to help prevent complications, that is, anti infection, regulate blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis, promote blood circulation, prevent coronary heart disease, and enhance immunity How to eat garlic to play its best effect? Li Changping, nutritionist, deputy director of Nutrition Department of Beijing hospital, Ministry of health, introduced a principle: "eat raw, not cooked, not whole" Garlic contains allicin, alliinase and other effective substances When garlic is crushed, they will contact with each other to form allicin, which is the main component of health care However, allicin will lose its effect when heated, so eating raw garlic is better than cooked garlic At the same time, it's better to mash garlic instead of cutting it with a knife, and put it for 10-15 minutes first It's a healthy way to mix cold dishes with garlic, vinegar and a little sesame oil when eating dumplings Finally, we should remind Tangyou that although garlic is good for your health, you can't overeat it, especially for diabetic patients who have eye complications, you'd better consult your doctor to make a decision.