Life expectancy is always something that people desire.Everyone wants to live a hundred years old, enjoy life with their descendants.The secret of longevity is always a topic that many people are interested in.Recently, Mrs. Helen Tensley (105 years old) was a residents of Clarksville, USA, who shared about the food they eat every day to have supple health, long life.Surprisingly, what the old lady chose was the food that many people "hate".
Living for more than a century with a fresh lifestyle, no cigarettes, less alcohol, the old lady Helen Tensley also has a more special habit: Every day regularly eat a garlic shrimp.The taste of garlic can make many people afraid, but the health benefits that it brings have convinced many people, including the old lady Helen Tensley, putting it into the daily menu.
Garlic is very good for health but few people know all the use.Photo: Getty Images
Many scientific studies have shown a positive relationship between eating garlic regularly and human life expectancy.The 2019 study in Nutrients magazine analyzed data from more than 27,000 participants, showing that people who eat garlic at least once a week are likely to live longer than those who do not eat garlic.
The results of Chinese scientists in 2018 show that eating garlic can help reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, one of the leading causes of death globally..Many other studies have also discovered anti -cancer properties, anti -inflammatory, immunosuppressive ... of garlic, contributing to protecting the body from many dangerous diseases.
How to eat garlic for good health?
- Eating raw garlic: This is the best way to absorb allicin, the most valuable compound in garlic.Should smash or chop garlic before eating to activate Allicin.Can be eaten directly or combined with honey, lemon ...
- Cooked: Garlic is used in most dishes, from stir -fry, cooked, grilled to warehouse, rim ... However, high temperatures can reduce allicin amount.To limit this, add garlic at the end of the cooking process.
Garlic can be used in many ways to improve health.Photo: Istock
- Garlic soaked: Garlic soaked in vinegar, garlic soaked in honey ... Easy to eat, while preserving for a long time, and has the effect of enhancing health.
- Black garlic: Black garlic is fermented from fresh garlic, with higher levels of antioxidants, light sweetness, easier to eat more fresh garlic.
- Dosage: Each day should eat about 2-3 cloves of garlic, equivalent to 4g of fresh garlic.Do not eat too much garlic because it can cause some side effects such as indigestion, heartburn, bad breath ...
- Time: Garlic should be eaten in the morning when hungry to enhance allicin absorption.However, people with stomach problems should eat garlic after meals.
- Combined with other foods: Garlic combined with honey, lemon, ginger ... will enhance health efficiency.
- Processing properly: To keep the most allicin, should smash or chop garlic, leave for 10-15 minutes before eating or cooking.
Note when eating garlic
- People with stomach problems: should eat garlic in moderate amounts, after meals, or use soaked garlic, black garlic to reduce stomach irritation.
- Pregnant and lactating women: Should consult a doctor before using garlic.
- People who are taking anticoagulant drugs: Garlic can increase the effects of anticoagulants, so be careful when used.
- Persons preparing for surgery: Stop eating garlic at least 2 weeks before surgery because garlic can increase the risk of bleeding.
According to News Break and Best Life