I have been eating garlic the wrong way. One shouldn't crush it but consume it whole. The active ingredient is destroyed within one hour of smashing the garlic. So next time you know why you must eat garlic as it is....wow.... This should be very challenging for me as you guys know garlic is `strong' in the mouth. Have you tried eating garlic raw like candies? This site explains the reason: http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Health_Concerns/eating_raw_garlic.htm