Do you know the right way to cook with garlic?

When it comes to cooking, ginger and garlic are two of the important ingredients that can enhance the culinary experience. For the uninitiated, they not only improve taste but are loaded with health benefits too.

But do you know that to make the most of them, you need to use them in a certain way? According to a video posted on Instagram by nutritionist Ridhima Batra, one should never use garlic cloves directly for cooking.

In the video, she states that you should never use the garlic cloves directly. Rather, cut, chop, or mince the garlic and let it rest for 10 minutes before cooking. This helps in activating the enzyme called alliinase, which gets converted into alliin and then into allicin.

It is said that the active enzyme allicin helps prevent cancer, lowers blood cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels, and even controls blood pressure.

In the same video, she also says that with allicin, we have another potent compound called ajoene that has an anti-platelet effect, which helps prevent coronary heart disease.

So, next time, when you add garlic to your food, make sure to chop or mince it, let it rest, and then only use it. Also, take a look at the other benefits of garlic.

Improved brain functioning
It is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties, which help improve brain function.

Improve digestion                                                                                                                                                                            Eating raw garlic boosts the intestine and reduces inflammation, which further boosts digestive health.

Boost immunity

Garlic protects against free radicals, prevents damage to the DNA, and further boosts immunity.

Good for skin

Garlic helps prevent acne and also lightens acne scars.