Wednesday 22 January 2014

The Health Benefits of Garlic

Garlic brings a lovely taste to our food, its especially good on a pizza... *Yes I eat pizza occasionally and I try to make it as healthy as possible. Anyways before I doddle along about how good garlic tastes, lets look at the wonderful benefits it brings into our overall health.



1. Its a Immune booster

The allicin found in garlic helps boost our immune system reducing the our bodies from catching common colds.

2. Packed with vitamins and nutrients

Garlic is packed with a lot of nutrients and vitamins such as calcium, zinc and  vitamin A,B,B2 and C

3. Its a natural antibiotic

The allicin powder in garlic is said to be a very powerful antibiotic.

4. Reduces heart disease

Garlic helps the blood pass easily through your blood vessels by thinning it. You just need 1 glove of garlic a day to keep your heart healthy

5. Helps with blood pressure

Garlic helps regulate your blood pressure and also lowers blood cholesterol levels.

  6. Prevents stomach and colon cancer

Sulfur in garlic helps to stimulate the immune system natural defense against cancer. 

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