Garlic is a household item for Indian and its benefits makes
it a great choice for part of every food we cook. Not just cooking, if taken
raw, it helps keep up our body fit and save us from dreadful diseases like cholesterol
and heart diseases.
Nutrition value:
Garlic is incredibly nutritious.
A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of
garlic contains:
- Manganese:
23% of the RDA
- Vitamin B6: 17%
of the RDA
- Vitamin C:
15% of the RDA
- Selenium:
6% of the RDA
- Fiber:
0.6 grams
- Decent amounts of calcium, copper, potassium,
phosphorus, iron and vitamin B1
Garlic also contains trace amounts
of various other nutrients. In fact, it contains a little bit of almost
everything you need.
This comes with 42 calories, 1.8
grams of protein and 9 grams of carbs.
Health Benefits:
Heart and Blood - Garlic is used for many conditions related to the heart and blood system. These
conditions include high blood pressure, low
blood pressure, high cholesterol, inherited high cholesterol, coronary heart
disease, heart attack, reduced blood flow due to narrowed arteries, and
"hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis).
Cancer Prevention -- Several studies have indicated but not concluded that daily
consumption of garlic helps in prevention of stomach and colorectal cancers. It
is said to strengthen the immunity of the body against cancer.
Some people apply garlic oil to their skin or nails to treat fungal infections,
warts, and corns. It is also applied to the skin for hair loss and thrush.
However, it can be itchy and painful to apply garlic on skin directly.
How to use:
Take 2-4 cloves(pieces) (30-40 grams) of garlic in the morning empty stomach. Empty stomach helps maximum benefits to the body. You can also take it with a spoon of real honey if you are not diabetic.
Side
Effects/Precautions (important):
Although, Safe for children and adults, better to avoid in pregnancy as medicine.
Garlic is by nature is hot, so, avoid or take only one clove
daily during summers.
Avoid in Asthma, surgeries and medical operations.
This is not a medical advice. Writer is not responsible for any
effect or side effects.