Cooking garlic peels
Surprise! You don’t actually have to peel garlic before cooking. That’s right—those fiddly skins can go straight into your dishes. Garlic peels are loaded with nutrients like vitamins A, C, E, and essential minerals.
In fact, garlic loses some of its goodness when you peel it. It might sound strange, but those peels are where a lot of the magic happens! They’re packed with phenylpropanoid antioxidants, which help protect your heart by lowering bad cholesterol, boosting your immune system, and even slowing down aging.
Why not take it a step further and make a soothing garlic peel infusion? Just steep the peels in hot water for about ten minutes, and you’ve got yourself a vitamin and antioxidant-rich brew. This concoction is especially good when you’re battling a cold or any seasonal bug—sip it before bed for the best results.