Eat GARLIC, but NEVER MAKE THESE 6 MISTAKES

Garlic is one of the most powerful natural foods you can eat. It supports immunity, heart health, digestion, and even helps fight harmful bacteria.
But many people use garlic in ways that actually reduce its benefits or irritate the stomach without realizing it.

Here are the 6 common mistakes you should avoid so you can get maximum health benefits from every clove.

1. Eating Garlic Without Crushing or Chopping It

Garlic releases allicin—its most powerful compound—only after it’s crushed or chopped.
Mistake: Swallowing whole cloves.
Correct way: Crush or chop, then wait 10 minutes before eating or cooking.

2. Cooking Garlic at High Temperatures

High heat destroys allicin quickly.
Mistake: Frying garlic in very hot oil.
Correct way: Add garlic at the end of cooking, or use it raw when possible.

3. Eating Garlic on an Empty Stomach if You’re Sensitive

Garlic is strong and can irritate the stomach.
Mistake: Eating raw garlic first thing in the morning if you get heartburn.
Correct way: Mix garlic with food or choose lightly cooked garlic.

4. Using Old or Sprouted Garlic

Old garlic loses potency and may upset the stomach.
Mistake: Using garlic that has turned soft or sprouted green shoots.
Correct way: Use fresh, firm garlic cloves.

5. Eating Too Much at Once

More is not always better. Garlic is potent.
Mistake: Eating several raw cloves in one meal.
Correct way: 1–2 cloves per day are usually enough for benefits.

6. Not Drinking Water After Eating Raw Garlic

Garlic is dehydrating and strong on digestion.
Mistake: Eating raw garlic without hydration.
Correct way: Drink a glass of water afterward to support digestion and reduce burning.