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Blog9: Goodness of Garlic

Garlic is one of the most popular cooking ingredients all over the world, adding flavor to almost any dish. Garlic is in the same family as onions, has also been known for its potent medicinal qualities, thanks to its high levels of antioxidants, enzymes and anti-bacterial properties. Eating garlic daily can improve your health and help prevent many health problems. Here’s a few goodies:
  • Garlic is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients.
  • Garlic prevents and reduce the severity of common illnesses like the flu and common cold.
  • Garlic appear to improve blood pressure for those with known high blood pressure
  • Garlic has known beneficial effects on common causes of chronic disease.
  • Garlic contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging. It may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
  • Garlic, rich in the allicin compound, effectively prevents LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidizing. All those who have high cholesterol levels should include this herb in their daily diet.
  • Garlic boosts heart health. Regularly eating raw garlic cloves help prevent thromboembolism. This means they reduce blood clots and promote better blood flow. They also have significant cardioprotective properties which help prevent diseases like atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, thrombosis, hypertension, and more.
  • Garlic aids in weight loss and reducing obesity. It reduces the expression of genes that are involved in adipogenesis, which leads to the formation of fat cells. It increases thermogenesis, which helps burn fat and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
  • Garlic has phytonutrients that help reduce oxidative stress, and prevent DNA damage, thereby, strengthening the immunity. Furthermore, it reduces fatigue, as well as increases energy and longevity. It's also treating asthma, increasing libido, preventing cancer, and hair loss, among others.
Word of Caution: Excess intake of this may cause irritation in the digestive system. The only drawback is its pungent smell and taste that leaves bad breath, but other than that, garlic is a medicinal boon for mankind!

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