The Magic Of Garlic

                                                                        








Garlic has long been an object of superstition throughout the ages. Garlic according to horror movies protects you from vampires, werewolves, and devils. While I don”t put any faith in these claims, garlic does have many health benefits.
Louis Pasteur examined garlic”s use as an antibacterial back in the nineteenth century and showed how it killed bacteria under laboratory conditions. Numerous modern studies confirm that garlic has definite antibiotic properties and is effective against many bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Benefits of garlic are:
Natural Antibiotic – Garlic”s most powerful medicinal effects are when it is eaten raw and crushed. The allicin within the garlic is lost when cooked which reduces its effectiveness. Cooked garlic is a less powerful antibiotic but it is still a benefit to the cardiovascular system. Helps fight the common cold.
Antioxidant-Reduces risk of cancer. Garlic is a natural source of selenium which has shown to have anti-tumor properties. Garlic eaters get less cancer than non-garlic eaters.
Fights infection-Reduces cholesterol – Evidence is not conclusive but it has helped some people. If your doctor doesn”t object increasing your intact of garlic shouldn”t hurt.
Garlic can be taken in pill form, but fresh garlic provides the greatest benefits. Organically grown garlic tends to have higher sulpher content, a stronger taste and more medicinal value.
Don”t overdue your garlic consumption it can irritate the digestive track. And a few people may be allergic. Symptoms of an allergic reaction are skin rash, temperature and headache. The many benefits of eating garlic convince me that, garlic should be a part of everyone”s healthy lifestyle.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Benefits Of Jeera

Image
  Jeera or cumin seeds– the quintessential Indian spice is an addition to a number of dishes; be it Dal or as tempering for a dish. But did you know that originally Indians added this spice to their dish, not only for its wonderful flavor and aroma, but also for the number of health benefits it has. This spice can help improve digestion, beat insomnia and even help with your sex life. So, here are 10 ways jeera adds to the healthy quotient of yo ur daily meal. Benefit 1: Improves digestion The presence of thymol and other essential oils in cumin seeds stimulate the salivary glands thereby helping in the digestion of food. Apart from this, it strengthens a sluggish digestive system. Hence, if you do suffer from indigestion try drinking some jeera tea. Apart from that this  jeera-banana combo can help you lose weight too . Tip:   Add a teaspoon of cumin seeds to a glass of water and bring it to a boil. Once the water turns brown, turn off the gas and cover the vessel. A
Read more

175 Healthy Habits

Image
                                                             Every day you make choices. Those choices create your thoughts and actions. Your thoughts and actions develop your habits. And your habits define your life. If you examine many of the activities of your day, you’ll see they are actually good and bad habits you’ve developed over the years. Some of them were developed in childhood through lessons and instructions from your parents — like tying your shoes, brushing your teeth before bed, and combing your hair. Other habits are created through our general life experiences, our work, influences from friends and peers, and social expectations. Even  bad habits  can be picked up from the influence of others. We start smoking so we can fit in with our friends. We watch too much TV because our parents did. We spend too much time on Facebook because we want to connect. Once the behavior is repeated enough, we create new neural pathways in our brains to make the habit a
Read more

Benefits of Methi seeds / Fenugreek seeds

Image
                                                                  Benefits of methi seeds in Hyper cholesterolemia  Fenugreek seeds help in reducing cholesterol. Fenugreek when soaked and consumed, helps in lowering the blood cholesterol levels, specially the LDL cholesterol. The soluble fiber galactomannan in methi seeds attaches itself to the clots, cholesterol and fat cells that adhere to the blood vessels and block the blood passage. It then forms a gel with these substances and helps in de-attaching them from the surface of the walls of blood vessels and eliminating them from the body. Hence fenugreek seeds help in preventing cardiac ailments like atherosclerosis and strokes. How to consume methi seeds to avail this benefit ? Soak methi seeds overnight in little water. Gulp these seeds on empty stomach in the morning. Use methi powder. Mix it with warm water in a glass and drink this every morning on empty stomach. 2] Benefits of Methi seeds
Read more