This spring I decided to try a new superfood, something that I have never tried before, something unusual. In my search for this special food, I settled on black garlic. I knew about this product, but still did not dare to try it. There is something strange about this garlic, something that makes you not really want to try it. But I will do it anyway and at the end of this article I will tell you about my experience. Good luck for me! 🙂
It is better for me that I read about this product before going to the store, because when you see it for the first time, you might think that this garlic is spoiled.
This unusual garlic is obtained from white, ordinary garlic. It is kept under lamps for six weeks and the garlic "gets old" and turns black.
Currently, this black vegetable has become popular in America. Famous American chefs became interested in it, they began to widely use it in cooking, creating new recipes using it. Read this article written by MasterClass stuff to find out how to use and make black garlic: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/black-garlic#how-to-use-black-garlic
But that's not the reason why I decided to try it. I am most impressed with black garlic health benefits, which I want to talk about next.
1. Prevents cancer
According to studies conducted by scientists, it turned out that black garlic has specific anti-cancer properties. Thanks to the substances contained in it, black garlic successfully fights cancer cells, preventing their division and reproduction.
2. Treats diabetes
Studies of type 2 diabetics have shown that black garlic helps to normalize blood glucose levels and prevents many of the complications of this disease. The active substances in black garlic help slow down the release of insulin into the bloodstream, which is especially important for diabetics.
3. Prevents cardiovascular diseases
Black garlic is also called food for the heart and circulatory system. It promotes optimal blood circulation, fights arterial stiffness, prevents cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, thins the blood and plays a vasodilation role. Black garlic protects blood vessels from aging. That is why it is recommended for hypertensive patients and people whose cholesterol levels are above normal.
4. Improves digestion
Black garlic activates digestion and improves the functions of the digestive organs. May be attached to fatty foods, aiding in digestion. Regular use improves digestion in those suffering from gallbladder diseases. Black garlic is easier to digest than white garlic, which means that the body absorbs nutrients more easily.
5. Increases immunity
Black garlic can significantly increase the immunity and endurance of the body, protect against diseases, and fill with strength and energy. It is especially useful in winter and spring, when the human body is weakened.
6. Treats chronic diseases
If you want to boost your body's defenses against chronic disease and oxidative stress, add this spice to your diet.
7. Enhances libido
In some cultures, garlic, both white and black, is traditionally used to increase libido, especially in men.
Garlic also has the ability to increase metabolism, which improves blood circulation and increases energy, which is important for intimate relations.
These 7 properties of black garlic I chose for this article, but keep in mind that there are many more. Here I leave you with a little intrigue, perhaps this superfood will interest you too.
I promised to return at the end of the letter with personal impressions about this product. Here are the thoughts that came to me after I tried it for the first time:
- the taste is pleasant and sweet, so it can be used as a seasoning for fish and meat sauces;
- it is similar in structure to raisins, but so soft that it can be spread on bread;
- the sharp taste and smell characteristic of white garlic are so absent that it can be safely eaten before a date or business meeting.
Black garlic can be added anywhere:
- Spread on bread: for example, butter with grated black garlic. Instead of butter, you can use cream cheese or ricotta cheese.
- Bean hummus with a clove of garlic.
- Tapas with vegetables and seafood, beef burger.
- You can add a clove of this garlic to the mashed potatoes.
- You can make a marinade for meat with a couple of cloves of garlic.
- Mushroom sauce with black garlic will also be incredibly tasty…
In other words, I liked it, and I really intend to add it to my diet as often as possible. I encourage you to try this superfood too.