Garlic regulates the action of the liver and gallbladder It is helpful for all intestinal infections such as cholera, typhoid and intestinal bacterial Now all this garlic does have a side effect, it can produce bad breath which can be helped with chewing parsley or fresh tarragon. Following is...
All of the health benefits of garlic I mentioned above rely on you taking in the full micronutrient profile of the clove which, sadly, will be lost in processed goods. So, by all means use a little pre-prepared stuff, and keeping some tucked away is always handy, but for the most part...
Alliaria petiolata, or garlic mustard, is a biennial flowering plant belonging to the mustard family Brassicaceae ⁄ Cruciferae. The plant is native to Europe, western and central Asia, north-western Africa, Morocco, Iberia and the British Isles, north to northern Scandinavia, and east to north...
Garlic powder is an excellent base for garlic toast or croutons. Mix it with softened butter, parsley flakes and a touch of salt. For an added twist, stir in Parmesan cheese. Spread it on a baguette or Italian bread and broil for an easy addition to any dinner. Nuts and seeds make an...
Those pretty spiral stems that form above your garlic from mid-May to mid-June are edible, and they’re a foodie favorite that can be used like a vegetable. By picking this bonus crop now and reaping its delicious benefits, you’ll even improve your garlic harvest the following month! Wha...
Garlic is an all-around wonderful ingredient with a very versatile set of uses in cooking and so many lean benefits. Keeping your breath mints handy, I recommend consuming garlic in abundance to keep your body’s natural defenses up, to detox your liver, and to help keep your blood pressure...
It gives legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and beans a fresh boost similar to bay leaf. Green garlic’s fresh flavours work well in a cooling vichyssoise, or as part of a creamy dip for crudités. The aromatic vegetable also plays well with herbs including mint, parsley, basil and sage,...
There are more than 20 varieties of garlic, but the most common are strong, white-skinned American garlic and the milder, purple-streaked Italian and Mexican types. Keep garlic in a cool, dark spot. Chopping garlic along with an herb like pars...
Combine with Other Breath-Freshening Foods: To balance out garlic’s strong smell, combine it with foods known for freshening breath, like parsley, apples, or green tea. These can help mitigate garlic’s odor while still allowing you to enjoy its benefits. Maintain Good Oral Hygiene: Even tho...
Garlic has been a staple in traditional medicine dating back more than 5,000 years. Understandably so, since to date there have been more than 700 studies assessing the various benefits of garlic for health and wellness. But the benefits have always come at a price – odor and aftertaste!