Garlic is believed to work as a wonder drug, which can cure several diseases including common cold, flu, and plague. Eating raw garlic cures the symptoms related to acne and cholesterol levels. It is an effective mosquito repellent. Apart from adding flavor to dishes, garlic acts a miracle food, which promotes weight loss.
It contains a natural compound allicin, which has anti-bacterial properties that reduces the unhealthy fats and cholesterol in your body. Though Allicin is destroyed in cooking, but other important compounds remain intact. As a result, garlic gives you a health boost. Garlic has many powerful antioxidants C and E, which help in preventing various types of heart ailments, cancer, and bacterial infections.
The list of its health benefits seems unending. Garlic also helps in lowering the LDL cholesterol levels, which is known as the bad cholesterol while elevating the HDL cholesterol- the "good" cholesterol in your body. If you take it daily, its effect lasts for a period of three months. It even dissolves clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes.
Garlic inhibits the growth of several types of bacteria, such as Staphylococcus and Salmonella, fungi, and yeast. Various types of animal studies prove that garlic averts the development of lung, colon, and esophageal cancers.
While storing it, always opt for a cool, dark, and dry place. Garlic is available in multiple varities with similar aroma and taste. You may find pink-skinned garlic a little sweeter and it also lasts longer than white garlic. For mild flavor, you can choose elephant garlic, which has large cloves, but mild flavor as compared to regular garlic.
You can use any form of garlic as it offers multiple health benefits. Use of generously in your food and live a healthy life.
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