A little secret in preparing garlic that may increase its health benefits

Did you know that the way you prepare garlic may affect its health benefits? According to the website "The UHealth Collective" in America, Evelyn Victoria, a registered clinical nutritionist, advises that you should leave the crushed garlic for 10 minutes before cooking it.

When garlic is crushed, its cells break down, and a natural enzymatic reaction begins that produces the compound “allicin.” This compound is characterized by its anti-inflammatory properties, and is associated with supporting heart health and the immune system, and helping to maintain normal levels of blood pressure and cholesterol.

If fresh garlic is not available, there is no need to worry, as Victoria, a specialist in cardiovascular health at the University of Miami Health Care System in America, explained that dried garlic can also form the “allicin” compound once it is moistened.