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Garlic is often hailed as an indispensable product in our diet, rich in nutrients and with unique medicinal properties. However, what you may not know is that garlic can unleash even more benefits if you soak it in wine. This ancient health regimen method will be detailed, revealing the three major benefits of garlic soaking in wine, helping middle-aged people improve their healthy diet.Choose fresh garlic:Choose fresh garlic with a dry, firm skin to ensure maximum nutrient preservation. Choose the right liquor: Good quality liquor or rice wine are both good choices, and its alcohol content helps extract the active ingredients in garlic. Peel the garlic clove: Peel the garlic clove off the skin, leaving the neat and intact garlic cloves.
To brew in an airtight container: Place the peeled garlic cloves in a dry, clean glass bottle. Pour in an appropriate amount of liquor or rice wine, seal it, and place it in a cool and ventilated place to brew for a period of time.
Improves antioxidant capacity: Garlic is rich in allicin, and alcohol extracts allicin better during the soaking process. Allicin has a powerful antioxidant effect, which helps to neutralize free radicals in the body, slow down the aging process and improve immunity.
Promotes cardiovascular health:Allicin has a significant effect on lowering cholesterol and regulating blood pressure, and by soaking in wine, the bioactive substances in garlic are more easily dissolved in the wine, enhancing these health effects。Moderate intake can help prevent cardiovascular disease and maintain the healthy elasticity of blood vessels.
Antibacterial and antiviral effects: Garlic has strong antibacterial and antiviral abilities, and the alcohol in the liquor helps to improve this antibacterial effect during the soaking process. After consumption, it helps to fight off colds, flu and other diseases, and protects respiratory health.
Moderate amount: When brewing garlic wine, pay attention to the soaking time of garlic in the wine, which is generally a few weeks to a month. Steeping times that are too long may result in an overly strong flavor. Individual Differences: Since each person's physical condition is different, there are also differences in the level of acceptance of garlic. For people who are sensitive to garlic, it is recommended to consume it in moderation or consult a doctor for advice.
Not a substitute for a meal:Garlic soaking wine is a health supplement and cannot be used as a substitute for a meal. It is even more important to have a nutritionally balanced diet.
Other applications of garlic soaking wine. Seasonings: When garlic is soaked in wine, the flavor in the wine is strong and can be used as a seasoning condiment to add flavor to dishes. Homemade Diet: The soaked garlic wine is used to cook medicinal meals, such as soups, stewed chicken, etc., which is both delicious and healthy.
Conclusion: As a traditional way of health preservation, the benefits of garlic soaking are not limited to improving antioxidant capacity, promoting cardiovascular health, and antibacterial and antiviral effects, but also have many other applications. In the daily diet, a moderate amount of garlic soaking wine can be a way to improve the health of middle-aged people's diet. However, it should be noted that excessive consumption may cause discomfort and individual differences, so it is best to consult the advice of a professional doctor before drinking, and reasonably integrate it into your own dietary Xi.