Nutritional value and edible effects of garlic sprouts

Garlic scapes, also known as garlic hairs, refer to the flower stems that emerge from the garlic shoots. They are very popular. Since the character "scape" has many strokes and is very difficult to write, garlic scapes are often mistakenly written as garlic moss. Garlic scapes are widely distributed in China and are grown in many areas. They are the vegetable with the largest storage volume and the longest storage period in my country's current vegetable cold storage industry. Garlic scapes are very rich in nutrients. Regular consumption of garlic scapes can have a good health-care effect. Let's take a look at the nutritional value and edible effects of garlic scapes.

Nutritional value and edible effects of garlic sprouts

1. Garlic sprouts are rich in nutritional value, containing protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins A, C, E, carotene, niacin, calcium and other trace elements. Regular consumption can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and also have health benefits.

2. Garlic sprouts are warm in nature, and have the effects of warming the middle and lowering the qi, replenishing deficiency, harmonizing the internal organs, as well as promoting blood circulation, sun protection, cancer prevention, and sterilization. They have certain therapeutic effects on abdominal pain and diarrhea.

3. Garlic sprouts contain capsaicin, which has a bactericidal ability of one-tenth of penicillin. Regular consumption can prevent influenza, prevent wound infection and repel insects.

4. The rich vitamin C contained in garlic sprouts has a significant effect in lowering blood lipids and preventing coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. It can also effectively prevent the formation of blood clots and protect the liver.

5. The skin of garlic sprouts is very rich in cellulose, which can stimulate bowel movements and effectively prevent and treat constipation. Regular consumption of garlic sprouts can also prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids, reduce the recurrence of hemorrhoids, and have a certain therapeutic effect on hemorrhoids.