Discover the health benefits of garlic
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Did you know that garlic, that traditional spice of Brazilian food, besides being tasty can also be immensely beneficial for your health? If you want to know what the health benefits of garlic are, read this article to the end!
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All the time we are looking for foods that bring benefits to our health. Whether on simple issues like preventing aging, even more serious things like fighting heart disease.
As a consequence of this, it is natural to start researching more about certain foods that catch our attention or are used frequently in the kitchen.
This is the case with garlic, a very common seasoning for many different dishes and it is likely that you have already asked yourself what are the benefits of it for your health. So here are the benefits of including garlic in meals:
10 health benefits of garlic :
1. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Garlic has a component called ajoene which is a natural antioxidant.
Ajoene works as an anticoagulant and therefore helps prevent cardiovascular disease.
2. It is a natural antibiotic
Garlic is very effective in combating microorganisms and can be considered a natural antibiotic.
Research shows that garlic can be compared to penicillin in terms of its antibiotic power.
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3. Stimulates lean mass gain
Want to gain muscle mass? Count on garlic to help with this task!
Some active compounds present in this spice contribute to the gain of lean mass, increasing the production of testosterone in the body.
4. Reduces cholesterol and high blood pressure
The allicin present in garlic fights cholesterol and high triglycerides. Food also helps to lower blood pressure as it makes the vessels relax.
So if you need to lower your bad cholesterol levels or even lower your blood pressure a bit, consider adding garlic to your diet.
5. Fight toothache
How about using a natural remedy to fight toothache?
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It’s simple, just apply a little chopped garlic with salt to the painful area. So you’ve just created a natural pain reliever for toothache.
6. Prevents various types of cancer
The components present in garlic also help to prevent cancer, including prostate skin, colon and stomach.
Selenium and vitamin C prevent colon cancer, while other components decrease stomach ulcers and consequently prevent cancer in that region.
7. Prevents urinary tract infections
If you usually suffer a lot from frequent urinary tract infections, count on garlic to solve this problem.
Just consume a raw clove of garlic daily.
8. Aid in weight loss
Those who are trying to reduce the measures should know that garlic can be part of their diet. That’s because it contributes to weight loss.
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The reason? Garlic speeds up metabolism, inhibits fat accumulation and enhances the effects of physical activity.
So, you already know, this food can help with weight loss, but you need to combine it with other things like frequent exercise.
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9. Reduces arthritis-related pain
Garlic has been used as a natural remedy to fight the pain caused by arthritis. That’s because its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce the inflammation caused by the disease.
In addition, a component called diallyl disulfide helps to limit enzymes that damage cartilage.
The tip for those who want to use garlic to prevent arthritis is to include the food in your regular diet and consume at least one garlic clove on an empty stomach.
10. Strengthens the immune system
Garlic also strengthens the immune system and increases the body’s defenses. This is due to the presence of vitamin B6 and sulfur compounds.
As a result of including garlic in your diet the immune system gets stronger and you suffer less from colds and flu.
Garlic in preventing heart problems
Those who want to use garlic as a way to prevent heart problems can count on garlic water or garlic tea, two very good recipes that should be consumed at least once a day.
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• Garlic water
– Place a crushed garlic clove in 100 ml of water. Let the mixture sit overnight.
– The next morning take the prepared garlic water before having any meal. It helps to cleanse the intestines and lower cholesterol
• Garlic tea
– Garlic tea is great for tea lovers. It is prepared with a clove of garlic for every 200 ml of water. Add the chopped or crushed garlic clove to boiling water and leave the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes on the fire.
– Expect to warm up and drink. To make the taste more acceptable it is possible to add ginger zest, drops of lemon and a spoon of honey to the tea.
• Garlic bread recipe
– One of the most common – and delicious – ways to consume garlic in greater continuity is in the famous garlic bread, the darling of barbecues. But know that you can prepare this delight yourself at home!
What will you need ?
1 tablespoon of soft butter without salt;
1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise;
1 teaspoon of garlic paste or fresh garlic, chopped or crushed;
1 teaspoon of finely chopped parsley;
1 pinch of salt;
Bread of your choice.
How to prepare garlic bread ?
– Mix all the ingredients until you get a paste. Separate the breads you bought to make this recipe and pass the garlic paste on them. Pack in aluminum foil and bake for approximately 10 minutes. Then remove the foil and leave the bread for another 5 minutes, just to brown the skin a little.
