Arrows of garlic - an unthinkable story

arrows of garlic About 30 years ago, no one would have thought of throwing garlic arrows out of the garden. They were considered very valuable and added wherever possible. The ancestors knew what power is hidden in them. Today we have forgotten about this, and it will not be superfluous to remind about the benefits of a green product, created for the benefit of people by nature itself.

What are garlic arrows

ripen arrows of garlic

Garlic arrows are flower stalks thrown out by a garlic bulb with an apical seed box of light salad color. It is filled with airy bulbs (bulbs) and undeveloped flowers. This is a fairly dense round shoot with a thin upper part, which soon turns into a spiral. Garlic shoots are reminiscent of asparagus beans, but with a spicy garlic amber. Many consider them unnecessary and throw them away because they do not know about the benefits of garlic arrows.

The composition and calorie content of garlic arrows

low calorie shoots of garlic Green shoots of garlic are extremely valuable in their chemical composition. They are indispensable for those who want to lose weight, because, despite the richest composition, the calorie content of garlic arrows is low.

Table. Chemical composition and caloric content of garlic shooters in 100 g of product:

Nutrients			Vitamins		Trace elements		Macronutrients
Protein	Fats	Carbohydrates			(mg per 100 g dry matter)
			FROM	55 - 140 mg	Zinc	4 mg	Sodium	8.5 mg
1, 1g	0.06 - 0.1 g	3.4 g	E	0.3 mg	Iron	1, 5 - 2 mg	Potassium	410 mg
			b-carotene	1 - 2, 3 mg	Copper	0, 12 mg	Magnesium	15, 0
			IN 1	0.1 mg	Selenium	6 μg	Calcium	2, 7
			IN 2	0.09 mg	Chromium	0.23 mg	Phosphorus	100 mg
			PP	0.5 - 1.2 mg
			AT 5	0.59 mg
			AT 6	0.62 mg
			AT 9	0.3 mg
Total calories - 25 kcal per 100 g of product

Young shoots of shooters are supplied with the maximum set of nutrients when they are not yet twisted. The beginning of the formation of spirals is a signal that most of the useful components are already contained in the seed heads of plants. If in garlic bulbs the bulk of the substances are carbohydrates (inulin, sucrose), then garlic arrows are rich in glucose (21%) and fructose (9%).

World-famous Olympic athletes of antiquity ate garlic arrows to strengthen their strength. At the same time, the garlic itself was called the "stinking rose".

Green stems exude a specific aroma due to the presence of sulfur and allicin (an essential oil containing phytoncides - natural antibiotics). It is noteworthy that allicin is formed only during mechanical destruction of shoot cells (cutting with a knife, breaking out, biting off). This is the most active biological substance of the plant, its molecules easily pass through the cell membranes and are a kind of protective tool against soil bacteria.

Why are garlic arrows useful?

The results of recent studies indicate a wide range of biological effects of allicin (and garlic in general) on the human body. He:

Possesses bactericidal properties - destroys many pathogenic microbes and viruses, is indispensable for colds, acute respiratory viral infections, respiratory tract diseases (enhances sputum separation and improves expectoration).
It has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system (prevents the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, preventing the narrowing of the lumens of the blood vessels).
Moderately lowers blood pressure.
It normalizes the lipid composition of the blood, has an antiplatelet effect (thins the blood, lowers cholesterol levels, preventing the formation of blood clots);
Possesses fungicidal (antifungal) and bactericidal action (against tuberculosis, diphtheria bacillus, staphylococcus). Their activation is associated with the risk of developing dangerous diseases, especially for people with suppressed immunity (receiving hormonal drugs, AIDS patients), for whom pneumonia ends in 98% of death.
Contains b-carotene (provitamin A) - a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals and prevents aging.
Suppresses putrefactive processes in the intestines, normalizes digestion, restores appetite.

In garlic arrows, anti-sclerotic substances are formed that lower blood cholesterol levels. They thin the blood like aspirin.

The phytocinides in garlic kill bacteria so quickly that this phenomenon can be compared to the effect of heat or a preservative.

For people with an individual intolerance to garlic components, at the time of exacerbation of chronic diseases, women during pregnancy and lactation should refrain from using this plant and consult their doctor.

Uses of Garlic Arrows in Cooking:

Speaking about what the arrows of garlic are useful for, it is worth mentioning how long they are as effective as possible. The activity of such substances lasts no more than 30 minutes, so it is better to use them from the garden. Heat treatment also has its revenge, but for a short time (10 minutes).

In cooking, young and tender shoots (10 cm and slightly longer) are used. Overgrown on the palate, tough and bitter. They are used in different ways:

traditionally chopped arrows are added to green cabbage soup and borscht with sorrel, nettle, dimple, cream soups and okroshka with herbs;
used as a filling for pies, dumplings, pies;
prepare delicious omelets;
combine them with cottage cheese, soft savory cheeses;
add chopped to minced meat, cooking roasts, meat and vegetable stews, casseroles;
they are irreplaceable in salad combinations (from ordinary ones with herbs and vegetables to refined ones - with seafood, avocados, cheeses with blue mold;
prepare pesto based on parmesan, cedar nuts and basil;
added to vegetable and herbal cocktails.

Due to the low calorie content, garlic arrows are used in many dietary and vegetarian dishes and raw food diets.

It is worth remembering that fresh garlic shoots are most beneficial. But, they can be preserved for a while and stored properly. A jar of emerald garlic arrows stored in the winter will replenish the body with vitamins and strengthen the immune system.

Garlic Arrow Pasta Recipe

What you need:

ground mass of garlic arrows - 1 liter jar;
sea salt - 1 tbsp l;
unrefined sunflower oil - 4 tbsp. l;
powdered coriander and black pepper - 1 tsp each;
red pepper (as needed) - 1 pc.

How they cook:

Young arrows cut across, add (optionally) a pod of hot pepper, peeled from seeds.
Grind in blender (meat grinder).
Pounded coriander, black pepper, oil and salt are added. Stir again.
Rub tightly with a lid and use as needed.

Store the paste on the middle shelf of the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Freezing of the product is possible. The properties and benefits of garlic arrows are not lost from this, only it is necessary to freeze it quickly and in small portions.

Pasta is spread on bread, seasoned with meat, fish, vegetables, and sauces are flavored.

Arrows of garlic - shoots of amazing properties. Used as food and treated with this drug since ancient times. Thanks to their qualities, they even today carry the aromas of health, charge with positivism, give people beauty and longevity.

Methods for cooking garlic arrows - video

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