GARLIC

Fresh, raw garlic is definitely the way to go. I don't think the powders have any of the nutritional benefits (if they do, it has got to be minimal), and the minced garlic has got to have preservatives... though it definitely does make it easier to always have a supply of garlic available!

Even though, it is tough for me to think about garlic. I had so much a few weeks ago that I seriously suffered a major garlic hangover the next day... brutal.

Yes, literally, a hangover! I didn't believe it myself, but boy, it felt EXACTLY the same as having too much red wine or champagne. I even researched it the next day (because I was so sick at work that I could barely concentrate) and others have experienced it too. Now I am always making sure the garlic is "minimal" when I order something out... Even though I love the taste!!!

Wow - now there's a new one for me, Maya! :) I hope some others post their thoughts here as well!

You take it easy on that garlic!

Big Hugs, Teri :)

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"Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas

I eat a TON of garlic. That might be a "slight" exaggeration, haha. But I like it in almost anything. I also had not heard of a garlic hangover, but you know anything in excess I guess could cause problems. Did you know that you can become intoxicated by too much water? They call it water intoxication or HYPONATREMIA. I had to look that up to spell it right!

Anyway, once again, I digress. I use mostly minced garlic from a jar. I tried using my own but I just let it dry up in my frig. LOL. But oh is the flavor more intense and just a little goes a long way. Garlic powder just doesn't taste the same to me, but it's good in a pinch. Have a huge jar of that, too. It's probably time to throw it out though. Kathy

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I think I am just very sensitive to it. Same thing with such "flavorful" things as raw onions. The night that I ate so much garlic, it was at an Argentenian restaurant... basically grilled chicken with garlic and parsley. A lot of garlic. It was sooo good! But sadly, I won't be ordering it again.

I swear, type "garlic hangover" in google and you'll see some things come up...

lol Maya, you are right! You are not alone -- I just did the Google search and found others who say they've had that, too!

So the rest of us garlic lovers, best be careful! :)

Hugs, Teri :)

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"Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas