Spring is the season of the year, which is famous for many herbal gifts of nature. Among them in April we can already collect nettle, swallow herb, dandelion. One of the most valuable collections will be bear garlic. This is the last moment to acquire young, delicate leaves.
Bear garlic is a real spring vitamin bomb. Young leaves contain wealth vitamins A, C, E and minerals such as: potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus. In addition, they will provide significant antioxidants, such as Flavonoids, carotenoids.
Such a wealth of compounds makes the herb have a positive impact on many areas of our body. For this reason Bear garlic has been used for years in natural medicine. It is administered during colds and respiratory infections. Will work anti -inflammatory, thinning on secretions in the bronchiwill help cutting off. It can work almost like Natural antibiotic.
Anti -inflammatory properties of bear garlic can help In the treatment of rheumatism. Taking a plant will reduce swelling and pain caused by the disease. In addition, it will have a positive effect on regeneration of articular cartilage.
Bear garlic is also a series of properties for the digestive system. One of them is liver protection. The plant will take part in the production of bile, accelerating digestion and intestinal work. Will support Removal of liver toxins And it will counteract the occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites (e.g. human roundworms).
In addition, bear garlic is used in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Less blood viscosity, which translates into reduced risk of blood clots. Regularly consumed lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, so it will take care of blood pressure. Thanks to this It will prevent, among others atherosclerosisheart attacks, ischemic and coronary diseases.
Bear garlic, especially young, should be consumed raw. In this form it contains the most active ingredients and tastes great. Plant leaves will work as Addition to spring salads or salads.
We will successfully use bear garlic in breakfast proposals. We will diversify it Egg pastes, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs or omelets. You can also prepare from the herb Polish version of Pesto.
As long as the season lasts, be sure to prepare a bear’s garlic salad. It is truly knowOrna, delicate, but also expressive in taste. It introduces a real spring atmosphere home. Eat her on breakfast or dinnerand you can even serve it for dinner.
Ingredients:
- 150 g of bear’s garlic leaves
- 3 eggs
- 100 g of cottage cheese
- 2 ground cucumbers
- 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt
- sun
- pepper.
Hardly boil the eggscool in cold water and peel. Cut the eggs into small cubes. Rinse the bear garlic under running water, dry and chop it finely. Peel the cucumbers and cut into cubes. Crush the cottage cheese with a fork.
Transfer in the bowls all prepared ingredients. Season them with salt and pepper and natural yogurt. Mix everything thoroughly. Bear garlic salad is best served immediately after preparation. You can also take it to work to work or school.
Source: Smher.pl, Wapteka.pl, Terazpoczy.pl
