What are the Benefits of Garlic

This family is unique in the vegetable category due to its health benefits properties. Onions, leeks, garlic, spring onions and shallots are foods which are use everyday and contain great benefits of nutrition. They are amongst the most protective of all vegetables and have been used traditionally for decades especially in treatment for colds, coughs, bronchitis and joint problems.

In modern technology, scientist have discovered that garlic has the medicinal properties which could help patients with heart and circulatory diseases. 

Garlic belongs to the onion family which includes shallots and leeks. It has been long known for decades that garlic is often used for medicine and cooking purpose. To mothers and chefs, garlic is a compulsory ingredient for all dishes because it provide the fragrant flavor when cooked.

What Are The Benefits?

• It is well-known for anti-cancer agent and support health in many ways.
• It contains ALLICIN which is a powerful antibiotic, a potent agent which helps body to fight against reemergence of germs, infectious disease and slow down other terminal illness.
• There are studies research that proves garlic reduces LCD cholesterol (bad type) level , increases HDL cholesterol (good type) level and lower blood pressure.
• It keeps your heart healthy, provide immune system of your body with antioxidant.
• Helps to maintain blood circulation.
• Will cut down flu and cold.

How To Use Raw Garlic

• Garlic can be found in pills, soft gel, capsules, liquid in the market.
• You can cook, baked, use in salad dressing or eat raw garlic.
• When stir-fry garlic, don't burnt it. Otherwise, it will taste bitter. Stir-fry for 20 seconds and add in the vegetables to allow the flavor to absorb into the dish to bring out the aroma.
• You can roast, include in soups, toast in bread, stir-fry with eggs.
• Garlic is best eaten raw but be careful because it might cause irritation to stomach.