Garlic is a plant specie in the onions family, it has the botanical name Allium sativum.
Garlic has anti-bacterial properties which helps keep the digestive system clean. According to research by various Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Garlic is used as both preventive and treatment agent for many metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Nutrients found in Garlic includes: vitamin B6 (pyridoxine),manganese, selenium, vitamin C,phosphorous, calcium, potassium, iron and copper.
The pungent smell and taste of garlic is due to the sulfur compound (Allicin) which makes up vital amino acids that the body utilizes to create protein for cells, tissues, hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. This must be continuously replenished for functional health and nutrition as the body uses up its storage daily.
The body needs Sulfur for insulin production which controls carbohydrate metabolism. Inadequate sulfur can make it difficult for the pancreas to produce enough insulin, and which results in less cellular absorption from the blood and increased blood sugar. Garlic has been shown to help reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol through its anti-oxidant properties. Its anit-bacterial and anti-fungal properties is useful in treating bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections.
Garlic can be eaten raw, and it can serve as garnishing for most of our cuisines. Too much heat destroys the active compounds in this wonderful plant. Usually recommended dosage for adults are 4 g (one to two cloves) of raw garlic per day. Caution are given to avoid garlic before surgeries and medical operations.
Now our gut does depend very much on bacterial activity. Personally I tend to get problems with my digestion if I eat too much garlic, including sulfuric winds.
I have always known garlic is really good for the body but the smell and taste scares me
I did not know how to lose properties by leaving it for a long time in the heat ... Garlic is so good that even the meals are rich with a touch of this plant.
Great post. I'm taking Garlic too, early morning with an empty stomach to boost my immune system. I sliced it into small pieces and drunk a lot water. 😊 That is my daily healthy routine.
I love garlic, my friends are less keen ;)
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Garlic is a good thing, but it's a bad breath.
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Garlic is wonderful, and as you said it has a lot of benefits.
Nice post and very informative
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Garlic is very useful for the body. Though the smell is not very welcoming, but i still eat it. I add garlic to my stew while preparing it.
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The garlic never lacks in my preparations, it has an incomparable taste.
In my fridge I have a glass container with a lid inside which, I put vegetable oil and enough cloves of crushed garlic; I use that oil, for the sauces, to highlight the flavor of my dishes.
Garlic has so many potentials but its smell always push me away from it
Use capsules with garlic and there will be no bad breath
i want to add something which i recommend my Cardiac Patients, Garlic is the best for cholesterol level control and also good for coronary artery blockage. One piece of Garlic early morning empty stomach is the dose .
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I used to work for a mouthwash company. Of course, we'd like for people to gargle a whole bottle of mouthwash every time they eat garlic--but they don't really have to avoid stinky breath. Just make sure the garlic particles are rinsed out of your mouth and the odor goes away on its own. Something as simple as having a glass of water after you eat garlicky food can help. I'm looking forward to reading more of your articles--and I'm following you.
I know garlic bring so much health benefit. Sometimes it is hard to consume a lot at once, so it is good to have the supplement in a pill form.
In Korea, Garlic is the foundation of every dish.
Nice garlic food
Garlic have disgusting smell, Yet it is very essentials to a healthy life style.
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