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According to examine.com (a terrific resource for checking scientific claims) garlic is one of the few proven ‘superfoods’. That is, it has several significant health benefits beyond making food taste awesome.
Taking garlic supplements or eating garlic can benefit cardiovascular health, physical and sexual vitality, cognition and resistance to infection. It also has anti-ageing properties and really, who can get enough of that? Are we wasting all our money on expensive skin care and makeup when the secret to eternal youth could be grown in our own backyards?
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Garlic also provides anti-cancer properties. Just 10g daily is associated with significant reduction in the risk of prostate, colon and stomach cancers. Furthermore, garlic aids fat loss to a minor but notable degree. Seriously, who knew such a small plant could contain so many benefits?
Other advantages include a noticeable decrease in blood pressure, a minor reduction in arterial stiffness, some decrease in triglyceride and cholesterol levels and an increased immune system. Personally, I’ve eaten raw garlic whenever I feel a cold coming on for years and let’s just say, I haven’t missed a party yet.
Fresh garlic is the best way to supplement garlic, although aged garlic supplements are also good. Garlic contains allicin, which is the compound responsible for most of the beneficial effects. So the best way to use garlic is to slice, crush or chew it in order to release the most allicin. Hopefully you don’t have an important date coming up when you’re in need of a garlic fix!
So the scientific basis is documented, the anecdotal evidence is there and it works in a whole stack of recipes. What are you waiting for? Don’t look past good old-fashioned garlic bread, make yourself some buttery pasta with garlic as the main ingredient, or whip up a delicious stir fry with some garlic for added flavour. If you’re feeling brave, why not try combining garlic with your favourite fruit or vegetables as an immunity booster? Try juicing a clove of garlic with a few carrots, some celery and apple, beetroot or ginger to taste. It’s not for everyone, but why not try something new and healthy that won’t break the bank, like other so-called ‘superfoods’?
What are your favourite garlic recipes? Share them below!
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