Benefits of Garlic
by Jack Rodnessy on Oct 29, 2007 with 3 Comments
Benefits and usage of garlic.
Garlic is a plant that is closely related to the onion. It has a well documented culinary use
as well as many uses in medicine. It has other uses in many parts of the world as well.
Culinary Uses
Garlic is most commonly used to add flavour to food. It can also be mixed with other items
such as ginger, tomatoes, and spinach. They are also used to add flavor to oils and give food
a unique smell. Many cultures use garlic in many dishes, such as stir-fry in Asia. It is also
essential to Mediterranean dishes as it is mainly used to flavour oils.
Health Benefits
Garlic has been used by many cultures as a form of medicine. It is believed to prevent high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, and cancer. Some of this benefits have been attributed to the high content of antioxidants
that are contained in garlic. It also contain a natural antibiotic, Allicin, which was used to prevent gangrene
during World War I.
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Rosemarie | Nov 15, 2007 | Reply
I’m a garlic lover. If they made a perfume called “Essence of Garlique” I’d wear it. People think I’m crazy because I make garlic sandwiches. But I get the last laugh because I am usually cold-free in the winter. The scent of garlic calms me and makes me feel good. Better than flowers. Garlic is like “Manna from Heaven”.
Rookie Expert | Jun 24, 2008 | Reply
I love garlic smell. I think its very appetizing. Good information.
genevieve mitchell | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
I love garlic – it is good for keeping vampires at bay! Delicious when added to mayonnaise, roast chicken, any sauce.
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