Read about the mighty health benefits of garlic and why you should include it in your diet. From anti-cancer properties to many more benefits. Keep reading to find out.
Throughout the centuries, garlic has been used to treat many types of health disorders.
Around 835-850 B.C, the Greek philosopher Homer, discovered that garlic had solid medicinal compounds.
Back in the days when you couldn’t just pop down to a pharmacy and ask for some antibiotics, our relatives were quick to understand the need to rely on proper food. They would eat raw garlic, vegetables and others spices to heal themselves.
Back to the present day.
This post talks about the different compounds in garlic that has beneficial effects on our health.
For example – organosulfur* compounds, which can also be found in onions, broccoli.
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*To find out more, read here
A recent human study showed us that garlic contains fantastic disease-preventing effects and is considered to be one of the best ingredients to fight diseases.
Our best diets include garlic, onions, and spices that help prevent inflammation and many illnesses. Including cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
But keep reading and find out more about the health benefits of garlic in your diet.
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Magical garlic properties
A few centuries ago garlic clove was not only used in witchcraft but also in health and love potions. Well, we certainly continue to use it in food and many other health-related industries.
You will find plenty of garlic supplements, extract oils, etc. But, you might want to buy fresh garlic instead.
When peeling and crushing fresh garlic, it releases allicin which acts as an antibiotic. Then ajoene, which has powerful anticoagulant properties too.
This is super important, as it prevents blocked arteries that can lead to heart attacks and/or strokes.
Hint: Allicin compound will also fight against fungal infections like candida.
Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine – Garlic.
Wong, Shan s. and Richard L. Nahin
Read on.
What are the health benefits of garlic?
It was found that Garlic (Aka Allium sativum) has an antibiotic effect on the human body.
In case you don’t, read on.
Conclusive research revealed that it has antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-atherosclerotic and hypoglycemic.
We may know by now that including garlic in your diet has many health benefits too.
One example: anti-inflammatory.
It also reduces cholesterol levels in your bloodstream. By reducing serum total cholesterol, LDL (the bad) cholesterol, and triglyceride synthesis.
What is the best way to eat it?
Many chefs around the world would agree that the best way to eat it is raw, because when you’re cooking garlic, it will eliminate the Allicin compound.
Researchers recommend taking some powder capsules that you can find in health food stores/outlets. I would recommend caution because the majority of herbal/food supplements aren’t regulated.
You can read below the mighty healthy benefits when eating garlic.
Major benefits when eating garlic:
- Boost immune system,
- reduce the risk of heart attacks,
- reduce high blood pressure,
- prevent clot formation,
- protect against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries),
- great anti-cancer properties,
- lowers blood sugar levels in diabetic people,
- increase blood circulation,
- antimicrobial properties,
- help control serum lipid levels.
And it is widely used as a food additive, preservative and as a supplement.
To sum up – Garlic’s secret to a long and healthy life
The effects of garlic in fighting hypertension by dilating small capillaries are outstanding. It also has anthelmintic properties and gets rid of all intestinal parasites.
Unfortunately, we know that many people across the world suffer from garlic intolerance or allergies.
But do not exclude garlic off your shopping list, yet, if you can. Why?
Because garlic is also has got amazing antiviral properties, are an excellent source of fibre, manganese, vitamin B6 and selenium.
Attention garlic fans with diabetes. You’ll be happy to know that garlic lowers sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion from the pancreas.
It is also an excellent antioxidant agent. It helps control harmful free radicals in the body thus preventing cellular damage.
These can be found in aged garlic extract, garlic oil and many other garlic supplements.
Enjoy eating garlic but don’t go crazy on it.
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