Surprising Benefits Of Garlic
According to Medical
Daily, “The
spice is a highly nutritious vegetable with very few calories, containing trace
amounts of other nutrients that contribute to its universal status of a
powerful, beneficial healer.”
1. Can help treat acne
Raw garlic can be used to treat blemishes. It’s a topical
aid. Simply cut a garlic clove and gently rub on your pimple. “Allicin, the
organic compound in garlic, has the ability to stop the damaging effects of
radicals and kill bacteria.”
2. Helps us get our
antioxidants
According to Huffpost Living, “Here’s a reason
to crush a few garlic cloves into your next meal — garlic is a great source of
antioxidants, which we know play an important role for our health. Next time
you are making pasta, after you drain the water, put in a splash of olive oil
and a teaspoon or so of fresh minced garlic, mix well and enjoy a flavorful
dish while getting healthy antioxidants at the same time.
3. Can help lower blood
pressure
Medical
Daily states that “A garlic supplement a day
may keep your blood pressure at bay. Its active compounds can significantly
redulce blood pressure comparable to the effects of prescribed drugs.” An added
benefit of taking a supplement is you won’t have the “garlic” breath that
fresh garlic can give.
4. Can help fight off colds
and flus
No one wants the flu or a nasty cold. We try different
approaches, but have you ever tried garlic? Huffpost Living asserts,
“The food’s antioxidants can help your immune system run well; in addition to
simply eating it, you could also try steeping garlic into a tea by steeping
chopped garlic in hot water. Add a bit of natural honey to soothe your throat
and cut some of the intense garlic taste.”
5. Could help reduce the
risk of certain cancers
According to Healthy
Body Now, “Several
population studies show an association between increased intake of garlic and
reduced risk of certain cancers, including cancers of the stomach, colon,
esophagus, pancreas, and breast cancer.” They believe to get the most benefit
from garlic, you should eat it raw and crushed.
6. A source of high
nutrition but low in calories
It’s wonderful when we can find food that is high in
nutrition but low in calories. According to Authority
Nutrition, Garlic
is low in calories and very rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and manganese. It
also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients.”
7. Can improve cholesterol
levels
Many people are watching their cholesterol levels.
According to Authority
Nutrition, “For
those with high cholesterol, garlic supplementation appears to reduce total
and/or LDL cholesterol by about 10-15%.”
In conclusion, garlic is inexpensive to buy, delicious in
its taste, and has many healthful benefits to offer. So, next time you are at
the store, pick up some garlic and add spice and betterment to you life.
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