The Health Benefits of Garlic
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The health benefits of garlic are well known and it has been used as a medicinal food for hundreds, or even thousands of years ...long before the word 'superfood' was even invented!
As well as being an amazing way to flavour a dish, it is also widely known for its anti-viral, antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties!
There have been many studies giving evidence that eating garlic can benefit people suffering with asthma, diabetes or cancer and can help to prevent infections of the body.
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It is also known that in countries where fresh garlic is widely used, like Italy and France, heart disease affects a smaller percentage of people than in many other western countries.
The pungent odour of garlic could be one of the things that helps give it its superfood status. It is thought the odour is caused by allicin, which is an amino acid and one of over 100 nutrients found in garlic. This allicin, a sulphur compound, helps to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and rid the body of unhealthy fats.
Vitamins and Minerals in Garlic
In addition to this, garlic also offers many other important health benefits, being a good source of vitamin B6 and vitamin C, while also containing the compounds phosphorus, zinc, saponins, potassium, polyphenols, selenium and arginine.
The most recent research is looking into the antioxidant qualities of garlic, as well as its ability to help protect against the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers. There are even possibilities of anti-aging benefits!
Garlic can be used in many dishes, tastes great and has numerous health benefits. It's a deserved holder of its superfood status! (Just remember to carry mints!)
To save time and mess when preparing garlic, try Jamie Oliver's Garlic Crusher.
Or if you'd prefer to keep your breath fresh, try these Odour-Free Garlic Tablets to help lower cholesterol and maintain a healthy heart.
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