The secret of longevity is always a topic that many people are interested in.Recently, Mrs. Helen Tensley (105 years old) is a residents of Clarksville, USA to share about the food they eat every day to get flexible health, live so long.Surprisingly, what the old lady chose was the food that many people "hate".

Living for more than a century with a healthy lifestyle, no cigarettes, less alcohol, Mrs. Helen Tensley also has a more special habit: every day regularly eat a cloves of garlic.

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 the 2018 research by Chinese scientists show that eating garlic can help reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, one of the leading causes of death throughout.bridge.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 best for health?

Eat raw garlic better than cooked garlic, from reducing cholesterol, blood pressure to improving the digestive system, according to the Hindan Times.

Raw garlic contains allicin enzymes, anti -inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and anti -cancer properties.Chewing raw garlic can release sulfur compounds, bringing many health benefits.

Eating garlic by chewing or crushing can help reduce cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic and diastolic blood pressure even when the amount of fat intake in the body increases.On the contrary, swallowing raw garlic has no significant effect on blood lipids, diastolic blood pressure and blood cyclosporine levels.

You can eat some raw garlic cloves every day to make the most of its benefits.Eating more than this can cause acid, heartburn.

If you are not used to eating raw garlic, you can eat cooked garlic or soaked garlic, black garlic.Garlic is used in most dishes, from stir -fried, cooked, grilled to warehouse, rim ... However, high temperatures can reduce allicin amount.To limit this, add garlic at the end of the cooking process.In addition, garlic soaked in vinegar, garlic soaked in honey ... both easy to eat, while preserving for a long time, and has the effect of promoting health.

Black garlic is fermented from fresh garlic, with higher levels of antioxidants, mild 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.

The notes when eating garlic

- Do not eat raw garlic when hungry: Allicin in garlic can cause stomach irritation when eating hungry.

- Do not combine garlic with some drugs: Garlic can interact with some drugs such as anticoagulants, antihypertensive drugs, antibiotics.Should consult your doctor before using garlic if you are taking any medicine.

- Do not eat too much garlic: although garlic has many benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects such as heartburn, indigestion, flatulence, and even skin irritation.

People with eye diseases, low blood pressure, coagulation disorders, stomach disorders, people who are about to have surgery, pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor about garlic consumption.