Why We Love Having Garlic in Our Diet

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Did you know that garlic is highly nutritious, but has very few calories? To all those who wish to achieve weight loss, consuming garlic is the way to go!

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Below are a few reasons why we love having them in our diet!

  • It can be found in many parts of the world and is popularly used in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste.
  • It is known even during ancient times for its health and medicinal properties.
  • It contains a sulfur compound known as allicin, which is formed when a garlic clove is chopped, crushed or chewed. Allicin is also responsible for the distinct garlic smell.
  • It carries Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus and Iron.
  • When you catch a cold, garlic can be used to help you combat it as it is known to boost the function of the immune system. In comparison to placebo, a daily garlic supplement can reduce the number of colds by 63%.
  • The active compounds found in garlic can reduce blood pressure. Hence, one should take garlic to prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes as well as hypertension.
  • Garlic contains antioxidants that may help prevent Alzheimer and Dementia.
  • It offers your body with the energy it needs to work. During ancient times, it was used to reduce fatigue and help improve labourers’ work capacity.
  • When taken at high doses, the sulfur compounds found in garlic can protect one against organ damage from heavy metal toxicity.
  • It can improve the health of your bones.
  • It complements most savoury dishes. The taste of garlic adds a punch to soups and sauces especially, and even add flavours to bland recipes.

 

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