Garlic is one of the most useful and important medicinal herbs . It is a small bulb, very popular because of it’s incredible health benefits . Medical researchers say that it has powers to heal the human body from most illness .
Garlic can cure common cold, reduce dangerous cholesterol levels and ward off cancer! Garlic has a compound called ajoene, which keeps blood platelets from clumping together and causing a clot. By thinning the blood this way, garlic reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke . It is such a powerful herbal medicine!
Garlic lowers both cholesterol and dangerously high triglyceride levels in the blood. It also raises the protective cholesterol, known as HDL( high density lipoprotein) that fights hardening of the arteries and heart disease . Garlic actually acts as a natural, inexpensive protective shield to your body! It protects you from infections too!
Most exciting of all, is the evidence that garlic also battles cancer. It is the natural cancer fighter in the world! In fact, investigators at the National Cancer Institute are trying to develop a drug from garlic, that can actually be used to fight cancer, even after tumors have developed . That means, we should eat plenty of garlic to reduce our cancer risk.
Blood sugar control is another healing property of this amazing bulb! Garlic has been shown to lower glucose levels in the researches conducted. So, it is very good for people having diabetes.
I would say, taking a couple of cloves of fresh garlic everyday is definitely good for your overall general health .
Why did I buy garlic? Well, to be honest with you, I cannot live without garlic . You know why? That’s because, I add fresh garlic to all the dishes I prepare! You can also use garlic in just anything you prepare from soups, salads, curries, and desserts!
Just crush two or three cloves of fresh garlic to any dish you prepare and that will do the trick! Garlic more than being medicinal, also enhances the taste of the dishes! Pickle lovers, can prepare garlic pickle with less salt to enjoy with their meals . You can also drop a few peeled cloves of garlic in a bottle containing vinegar . You will love the taste of garlic after a day or two after it has been soaked in vinegar .
Some people are allergic to fresh garlic . If you are not using garlic in your cooking, I recommend that you take just one capsule of garlic pearl every day . It is good for your body . You can get garlic pearls in the drug store .
The only negative aspect of garlic is it’s strong smell! Some people do not like it! You can peel garlic and store the garlic cloves in a glass bottle and keep it in the fridge. That’s what I do! This will keep garlic fresh!
When you buy garlic, make sure it has a plump white skin, and no discoloration . You can also find chopped fresh garlic in the fresh produce section of your supermarket . Or you can find dehydrated garlic in the spice section . Health food stores have a wide variety of organically grown garlic in natural preservatives, peeled and prepared to use at any time!
You also get garlic salt! When you use this, be careful not to add salt to your dishes . Because, there is salt added already in garlic salt.
Add fresh garlic in all your dishes! Spice up your life with garlic! Pep up your longivity with garlic!