Today we share a dietary therapy on preventing the three highs (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar) through a simple and effective in traditional Chinese medicine. We introduce the recipe for lotus garlic vinegar, highlighting its health benefits and explaining the process of making it. We also provides tips on consuming the vinegar and addresses some common concerns related to its usage.
It is a concern for the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases among the elderly. We desire to prevent such conditions in our family and community. Believing that most diseases are caused by food, the importance of improving one’s diet is needed to be promoted for better health.
First of all, lotus garlic is a type of garlic with higher levels of allicin, an antioxidant compound known for its anti-cancer, anti-flu, and anti-three-high properties. The lotus garlic is most abundant in the summer, with a brighter color and more fragrant taste compared to ordinary garlic. Additionally, he various health benefits of garlic, including its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties.
The recipe for making lotus garlic vinegar, which is simple and effective. We advise using lotus garlic for a more fragrant taste but mentions that regular garlic can also be used. Rice vinegar is recommended for its acidic and warming properties, which can help lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, and reduce cholesterol accumulation.
We provide step-by-step instructions for making lotus garlic vinegar. We advise peeling the garlic into particles, cutting off the garlic feet, and removing the skin. It is important not to wash the garlic with raw water and to remove any yellow spots. The ratio of garlic to vinegar should be 1:2, with approximately half a bottle of garlic and 80% full of vinegar. Some crushed rock sugar or mini refined sugar can be added for taste. The mixture should be stored in a cool place, away from direct sunlight, and turned daily for two to three days until the sugar melts. After soaking for about a week, the vinegar will turn blue, indicating the change of allicin.
We recommend consuming lotus garlic vinegar in the morning before breakfast. Drinking warm water close to body temperature in the morning can help dilute blood concentration, increase blood circulation, and improve metabolism. For diabetics or those who prefer a sweeter taste without using rock sugar, stevia or monk fruit can be added. The importance of using rice vinegar made from pure rice instead of artificial vinegar as the latter lacks nutrition and may be harmful to the body. We advises using clean utensils and avoiding metal or copper utensils when soaking garlic in vinegar.
We conclude by encouraging readers to try lotus garlic vinegar as a dietary therapy to prevent the three highs. We invites everybody to share their experiences with the vinegar or any other dietary treatments they may have.
