🍽️ How to consume garlic to benefit from its properties? To benefit from allicin, the preparation method is crucial:
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✅ Raw garlic (The ideal method) Allicin is only activated when garlic is crushed. Here’s how:
Crush or chop 1 to 2 cloves of garlic.
Let them sit uncovered for 10 minutes (this allows the chemical reaction to occur).
Consume it directly, or mix it with a little honey, olive oil, or spread it on a slice of bread.
✅ As an infusion For colds or respiratory infections:
Boil water, then add crushed garlic, ginger, and lemon.
❌ Avoid overcooking. Heat destroys allicin. If you cook, add the garlic at the very end of cooking or, preferably, consume it raw.
⚠️ Precautions and Contraindications
Although natural, garlic should be used with caution: Breath and Digestion: May cause bad breath or gastric irritation in sensitive individuals.
