Garlic: Natural Healing Medicine for Your Health
Garlic will do your body good.
I am currently studying to become a Nutritional Consultant, among many other aspirations. Health is vital to your overall well being and being at your optimal levels of health will enhance every aspect of your life. There are many different types of food choices that you can choose from that will greatly benefit your life.
One of these items is garlic.
Not only is garlic a wonderful food enhancer bringing some food dishes to life and adding that extra spice to your life it is also a wonderful natural food product that will help keep your health in check.
Studies have shown that garlic is wonderful for lowering cholesterol levels, blood pressure levels and has a blood thinning effect. It is known as a positive heart tonic. It has anti-cancer, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. These benefits make it a great immune system enhancer.
While cooked garlic is very popular in many food dishes, studies have shown that fresh, uncooked garlic offers you higher levels of antibiotic activities. It has a more powerful effect. Taking garlic pills and capsules are effective; however, garlic’s effectiveness comes from its reaction with air. This is why its best to either cut or crush fresh garlic, let it sit for a minute or two and then add it to your food dish.
Because heat damages the medicinal aspects of garlic, if you are cooking with it in a pan, for example, you will want to add fresh crushed or cut garlic at the last few minutes of cooking. Or if you want to consume it fresh you can also squeeze it into a salad dressing or sprinkle some onto a sandwich.
Take your time when you are preparing new meals with garlic. See how you enjoy consuming it best. Some people can eat it raw and feel just fine. Other people need to add it to meals to dilute and hide the strong flavor it gives off. Have fun and become creative with your use of garlic so that you make sure to integrate it into your daily healthy diet and exercise lifestyle.
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Koyin | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply
Me again, nice one, I like garlic bread, I don’t know if I have had it in anything else though, its worth a shot.
JenB | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply
I like garlic… didn’t know I could put it in salad or sandwich. Interesting… thanks for the tips!
Liane Schmidt | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply
Dear Koyin,
Yes, anytime you eat garlic in the freshest form possible, the better it will benefit your overall health.
Best wishes to you always.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Liane Schmidt | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply
Dear JenB,
Thank you so kindly for your comment. Yes, you can get creative so that you can get all the nutrients your body needs.
All my best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
beauley, Lucien | Sep 8, 2007 | Reply
I just thought I’d visit and I saw this article about garlic. First, I want to say, the best of luck on your studies as a Nutritional Consultant and any future endeavors. Your article on this subject, Garlic in particular is very knoledgeable and precise. Thank you for your beautiful comments on my work.
Lucy Lockett | Nov 9, 2007 | Reply
It is a wonder food! So very good for you, great article and best of luck with the studies or should I say – your persistence and perseverence will pay off in time.
Judy Sheldon-Walker | Dec 19, 2007 | Reply
I loved this article. It is concise, easy to read, and informative. Liane, are you still studying nutrition. Isn’t it fascinating?
Take care,
Judy