Garlic Health Benefits
Garlic is a common ingredient for sautéing, garlic is a
spice relative of onion, leek, chive and shallots. Being a common staple for
many savory dishes, it is extremely popular in the kitchen – and for good
reason! And while popular in the kitchen due to great added flavor,
the health benefits of garlic have also been recognized and taken
advantage of since the ancient times, showing countless individuals the
compelling reasons to increase garlic consumption.
Garlic Benefit Summary – Garlic is great for:
Garlic Benefit Summary – Garlic is great for:
- Cancer
- Detoxification
- Boosting the immune system
- Infections
- Inflammation
- Heart Health
- Toothache
- Repel mosquitoes
- Warts
- Earache
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Stuffy nose or nasal congestion
Eat Garlic in
Moderation
- 2 to 4 grams of fresh, minced garlic can be eaten each day. However, when eaten excessively, it can leave a distinct odor on the skin and breath, can cause heartburn, upset stomach and allergic reactions.
- Garlic can also thin the blood so caution is advised to people with blood disorders, to those who will have surgery, and to those who will deliver a baby, about consuming it either fresh or in supplement form.
- Side effects from taking garlic supplements include headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle aches and dizziness.
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