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"Aunt Li, you have to put so much garlic every time you stir-fry, aren't you afraid of eating problems?"
Aunt Zhang, a neighbor, asked curiously. Li Guixiang, 57, is a warm-hearted person who has lived here for more than a decade. She worked as a cashier at a nearby supermarket and was diligent and amiable. Aunt Li has a special habit of putting a lot of garlic in every stir-fry.
She said that garlic not only tastes fragrant, but also sterilizes and is good for the body. She has been sticking to this habit for six years, and garlic is indispensable in her dishes almost every day. Aunt Zhang was a little worried: "I heard that eating too much garlic will be bad for your stomach, aren't you afraid?" ”
Aunt Li smiled: "Oh, Aunt Zhang, don't worry. I've eaten so much garlic in the past six years, and my body is still in good shape! And I went for a medical check-up, and the doctor didn't say anything. ”
In fact, Aunt Li just had a comprehensive physical examination recently, and after the results came out, she also went to find an old friend from the hospital, Dr. Sun. Dr. Sun looked at the physical examination report and said, "Guixiang, your body is generally good, your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol are all within the normal range. One thing to note, though, is that there is a slight inflammation in your stomach. ”
Aunt Li was a little puzzled: "Doctor Sun, what's going on?" I've always thought that garlic can kill bacteria, which is good for the stomach! Dr. Sun smiled slightly and explained, "Garlic does have a bactericidal effect, but eating too much may also irritate the gastric mucosa and cause gastritis. However, this problem is not big, as long as it is not consumed in excess, and it is controlled within a reasonable range, it is not a big problem. ”
Aunt Li nodded: "Then can I continue to eat garlic?" Dr. Sun nodded: "Of course, there are still many benefits of garlic." For example, garlic can lower high blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease. ”
Dr. Sun went on to say, "The allicin in garlic can work in a variety of ways. First, it inhibits cholesterol synthesis and reduces the concentration of LDL, or 'bad' cholesterol, in the blood. Secondly, allicin also has an antioxidant effect, which can neutralize free radicals and reduce cell damage. ”
Aunt Li listened very carefully and couldn't help but sigh: "It turns out that garlic still has so many benefits!" "Yes, but in moderation." Dr. Sun adds, "In addition to these, garlic is also believed to help boost immunity. Garlic consumption increases the number and activity of white blood cells in the body, thereby enhancing the body's ability to fight infections. ”
Aunt Li smiled and said, "It seems that my habits in the past six years are still good!" Dr. Sun nodded: "Yes, but there must be a degree in everything." You like to eat garlic, which is fine, but also pay attention to the right amount and don't overdo it. Aunt Li nodded: "Doctor Sun, then I'll pay attention to it in the future, just put less food every time I stir-fry, right?" ”
"Yes, just in moderation." Dr. Sun smiled and said, "In addition to garlic, the diet should also be varied, eat more vegetables and fruits, which is more beneficial to the body." ”
A few months later, Aunt Li came to Dr. Sun's office again, and this time she brought a new question: "Dr. Sun, I recently heard that eating garlic can also prevent cancer, is this true?" Dr. Sun smiled and nodded, "Some of the ingredients contained in garlic may have anti-cancer effects. For example, allicin and sulfide are thought to inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. ”
Aunt Li said with emotion: "Doctor Sun, it seems that eating garlic really has many benefits, as long as it is in moderation." Dr. Sun nodded and smiled, "Yes, a moderate intake of garlic can not only enjoy the deliciousness, but also add points to health." ”
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