The first seasoning that many people think of is chili, but garlic is also indispensable. Garlic, also known as garlic, is the most commonly used seasoning in our daily lives. The rich garlic aroma is very helpful for our appetite. Since the Qin and Han dynasties, we have had records of garlic. Garlic and other seasonings were introduced from the Western Regions at that time and are still popular among the people today.
However, after eating garlic, it can cause bad breath, and people are also very concerned about this issue. But there is a country that doesn't care about this issue at all, especially fond of eating garlic. In their daily diet and preparation process, the most indispensable thing is the presence of garlic.
In our country, garlic is a great seasoning that not only has a good taste, but also has high nutritional value, so many people eat garlic when eating. Compared to Germany, China is far behind. In Germany, every household has a variety of garlic products.
For Germans, garlic can not only be used as a seasoning, but also as the main food for consumption. They can make various garlic products and believe that garlic is a natural vegetable with great killing power and can also treat cancer. So, garlic products are very common in Germany, and there are even many restaurants and specialty stores.
Germans consume over 8000 tons of garlic per year, which is equivalent to the total weight of goods carried by several trains. There are also a variety of shops in Germany that sell garlic as a selling point. It can be seen that Germans have a much greater love for garlic than other countries. Not only that, a variety of garlic foods are constantly emerging in Germany.
Germans can't eat three meals a day without garlic. Without garlic, they feel uncomfortable all over and always feel like something is missing. For breakfast, they will have garlic flavored bread; During lunch, garlic macaroni and garlic fried soybean slices are essential; Usually, dinner is made with garlic steak and garlic fried fish slices.
Sometimes garlic red wine is used instead. If you want to eat some garlic flavored pastries after a meal, you can also choose garlic flavored pastries.
In supermarkets in Germany, various types of garlic food can be seen everywhere, and in the streets and alleys, there are also many "garlic brand" restaurants and specialized garlic shops.
In an ordinary German woman's home, their family's breakfast is garlic bread, which can also be topped with garlic honey or garlic sauce according to their own taste; There are often garlic macaroni, garlic pizza, garlic fried potato chips, and so on; The main food for dinner is usually garlic flavored steak, garlic flavored fried fish, garlic flavored roasted chicken, paired with garlic flavored wine.
Even the cake and ice cream eaten after dinner have a garlic aroma. At home banquets, the most popular dishes for Germans are garlic sausages and a garlic flavored cheese hotpot, both of which are children's favorites.
The Garlic Festival is held annually in the city of Darmstadt, Germany, and has been held for over a hundred years. In this "Garlic Festival", from what is needed to what is seen, from food to clothing, all embody the "garlic flavor". This unique and fragrant activity has made garlic enthusiasts around the world crazy about it.
The organizer also selected the "Garlic Queen", and even the "crown" on her head is made of garlic. The responsibility of the "Garlic Queen" is, of course, to spread the "garlic fragrance" throughout Germany, so that more people will appreciate the charm of garlic.
The Germans wanted to scientifically prove the benefits of eating garlic and established an international garlic research institute to study the medicinal properties of garlic.
Some people suspect that the reason why Germans live long is because they eat a lot of garlic. According to statistics from the World Health Organization, the average age of Germans is between 77 and 82 years, far exceeding the world average. The connection between these two cannot help but make people think that eating more garlic can really lead to longevity.
Germans have discovered nearly 400 active substances in garlic, such as allicin, sulfides, etc. This ignorance not only emits a pungent odor, but also has the effect of preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. Although garlic has a strong flavor, it is a truly healthy and green food.
According to literature, countries that eat more than 20 grams of garlic every day have much lower disease incidence compared to countries that do not eat garlic.
In addition, allicin is an important bioactive substance. According to reliable experimental results, the special chemical components contained in allicin not only kill various fungi and bacteria, completely eliminating them, but also have a magical effect of inhibiting the growth and development of cancer cells, which is undoubtedly a major discovery.
Germany is located in the center of the European continent and has its own unique culinary characteristics. They even established a garlic research institution to make various garlic flavored foods. The dietary habits of the Germans are still worth learning from. In addition, Germans also love sports very much. Most adults spend 15 to 20 minutes walking outside and exercise at least twice a week.
