WHY YOU NEED TO EAT GARLIC REGULARLY

in #health6 years ago

Most time we consume foods without knowing its benefits 

According to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western medicine in his famous words said that "Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food." 

HERE ARE THE PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARLIC

  • Garlic Contains Compounds With Potent Medicinal Properties: Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. Each segment of a  garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10–20 cloves in a single  bulb, give or take. Most of its health benefits are caused by sulfur compounds formed when a garlic clove is chopped, crushed or chewed which  enters the body from the digestive tract and travel all over the body, where it exerts its potent biological effects. 
  •  Garlic Is Highly Nutritious with very Few Calories:  Garlic is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and  manganese. It also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients. 
  •  Garlic Can Combat Sickness:  Garlic supplements help prevent and reduce the severity of common illnesses like the flu and common cold. 
  • Reduce blood pressure
  •  Garlic contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging.  It may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
  •  Garlic has known beneficial effects on common causes of chronic disease,  so it makes sense that it could also help you live longer. 
  •  Garlic is delicious and easy to add to your diet. You can use it in savory dishes, soups, sauces, dressings and more. 

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(source)[https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic#section11]

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