Garlic has long been used for culinary purposes because of its power to better the flavor of different foods, but also because it can better our overall health and be of great for a variety of health issues. It is abundant in vitamins A, C, and B, as well as potassium, iron, manganese, copper, and iron and it has essential oils, glycosides, and amino acids. Did you know that it has more than a dozen of antioxidants? You will also be amazed to learn that this superfood does not lose any of its beneficial properties when cooked.
How Can Garlic Improve Your Health?
Anticoagulant properties
Since it has natural blood-thinning characteristics, garlic is a much safer option for preventing thrombosis than aspirin.
Anti-cancer properties
Garlic is known to lower the risk of specific cancer types, especially stomach and colon cancer.
It can treat fungal infections
Opt for oral consumption of garlic juice if you suffer from athlete’s foot or an ear infection. If you want to soothe an itch, apply a bit of the juice topically onto the affected area.
Prevents peptic ulcers
Garlic has the power to fight off the parasites in the stomach which lead to the creation of peptic ulcers.
Great against flatulence
To bring relief from flatulence and gases, consume a small amount of raw garlic.
Cleanses the body
The sulfur compounds present in garlic will help you eliminate all toxins and bad bacteria from the body.
Lowers the blood pressure
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