It is almost impossible to imagine a garden plot on which a vegetable such as garlic would not grow. And, even if the suburban area is used only for recreation, then on its beds there is garlic, though decorative. But, nevertheless, more gardeners and truck farmers grow this vegetable for later consumption in food. Experts note the versatility of this plant - in food can be used as arrows, and bulbs.
Are the garlic hands useful?
Garlic arrows are a stem with a flower, on which seeds will later ripen. According to their biological characteristics, cultivated varieties of garlic are capable of bringing many seeds. As a rule, in the place of seeds in the inflorescence are formed small heads of garlic or "bulbochki", as they are called gardeners. Only on winter garlic arrows are formed, whose height can reach one and a half meters.
Nutritionists recommend eating garlic arrows, whose useful properties are undeniable. In this part of the plant contains vitamins and trace elements, but a more delicate taste than the denticles. "Vigor" at the hands is practically absent because in this part of the plant there are no essential oils.
Is it useful to eat garlic arrows?
Using the arrow of garlic, a person sates his body with vitamins A , B6 and B12, C, as well as microelements, atioxidants and flavonoids. Traditional healers recommend the use of arrows to clean the thick and thin intestines from parasites.
The regular addition of garlic in the food is beneficial for both appearance - aging of the cells is slowing down, and the condition of internal organs is cleared - vessels are cleaned, thrombosis is prevented. The microflora of the intestine is returning to normal, putrefactive processes and fermentation stop there. And this, in turn, is an excellent prophylaxis for colds and various infectious diseases.
Flower-like stems of garlic can be consumed both in raw form and after heat treatment. The fried arrows are very popular with cooks for cooking
Dietitians note the high caloric content of fried garlic arrows (100 grams contain about 24 calories). To the oils contained in the arrows are added vegetable oils and spices, so in this form, garlic is no longer a dietary dish. Roasting also destroys some nutrients of garlic. Experts recommend keeping the shoots of garlic frozen. In this form they retain the maximum amount of their usefulness.