The secret of Garlic

Garlic is known for its healing properties for ages. It has been used as a wonderful seasoning to add taste, aroma and even nutrition to your food.

Garlic is thought to be one of the super foods having several health benefits and antioxidant properties. It is found that if garlic is peeled and chopped and allowed to rest for a while, without cooking or adding anything to it, its medicinal properties can be retained.

It is ideal to use raw garlic in the chopped or pressed form to enjoy its health benefits. Additionally, while adding garlic to cooked food, it is better to add it at the end to retain the nutrition and flavor.


The Health benefits of Garlic
Some of the major health benefits of eating garlic are:
· Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects thereby aiding in chronic degenerative cardiovascular conditions;
· Lowering total blood cholesterol and triglycerides;
· Lowering blood pressure;
· Preventing blockages of blood vessels by preventing certain blood cells from becoming sticky and clumpy;
· A great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 , selenium and other trace elements;

· Anti-infective, anti bacterial and anti viral benefits;
· Specific sulfides present in garlic are possibly effective in playing a vital role in prevention of cancer.