garlic aka russian penicillin
has many health benefits,
to maximize these benefits the cut/chopped/minced garlic should sit out for 10 mins.
this allows oxygen in the air to react with the garlic (allicin forms then polysulfides)
if used in cooking;
after the 10 minute rest in open air,
cook on low to medium heat,
and cook for less than 10-15 minutes
a couple of relevant sites:
http://www.sciencenews.org/sn_arc98/5_23_98/food.htm
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-garlic.html
i have read that the garlic in the stores from 'you know where',
is heavily irradiated, thus nullifying many of garlic's benefits
if true, it may be something to consider
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A Short History of Medicine
2000 B.C. – “Here, eat this root.”
1000 B.C. – “That root is heathen, say this prayer.”
1850 A.D. – “That prayer is superstition, drink this potion.”
1940 A.D. – “That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill.”
1985 A.D. – “That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic.”
2000 A.D. – “That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.”
- Author Unknown
Grace that is some funny and true stuff right there.
Great post, I didn't know alot of that about the cooking. I love garlic and I grow it every year from my Grannys home supply of bulbs. If anyone cares to do so, it's really the easiest thing to grow and forget about until harvest.
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Soothe a sore throat: To help heal a sore throat with garlic, mix six pressed garlic cloves with hot water, and gargle with this garlic tea twice a day, for three days. The warm liquid soothes inflamed tissues, while the garlic has antimicrobial properties that fight pain-causing bacteria. Try cooking with garlic scraps: The long, thin, green stems that shoot up above the garlic bulb are delicious. They taste like garlic, but are much milder. You can sauté them in olive oil and eat them on their own, or they can be used in recipes such as dips, sauces, stir-frys, and soups to add a garlic flavor and green color. Not to mention, they contain a good amount of protein, vitamin C, and calcium.
A Short History of Medicine
2000 B.C. – “Here, eat this root.”
1000 B.C. – “That root is heathen, say this prayer.”
1850 A.D. – “That prayer is superstition, drink this potion.”
1940 A.D. – “That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill.”
1985 A.D. – “That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic.”
2000 A.D. – “That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.”
- Author Unknown
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