Garlic has been known to be a cure-all for over 5,000 years. In ancient times, it was used in Chinese and Egyptian medicine. Italian grandmothers have always used it in their recipes. It is a food rich in benefits, but how much garlic should we eat to feel good?
So many benefits in one food
It helps lower levels of bad cholesterol, increases blood flow and is naturally antibacterial. It fights flu symptoms and works as an antifungal. It can help people with kidney or bladder problems due to its purifying function. Do you have headaches, toothaches or irritability? Garlic might help! And it's even useful for people who have mild anemia. It is a food rich in sulfur and mineral salts such as potassium and zinc, as well as B vitamins and vitamin C. Most of the benefits are due to the presence of allicin: an antioxidant substance that also fights free radicals. Garlic is therefore good against cellular aging and can prevent forms of cancer. With all these beneficial properties, it can only be indispensable for living well and in good health.
One clove and you're done
So, let’s get on with the clove therapy: that's all it takes, one clove! That’s because the amount you should eat, in order to obtain its beneficial effects, is 4 grams per day. That’s the equivalent of a clove. The best way to take this amount is by making simple recipes with garlic. The active ingredient of garlic is preserved if eaten raw. It’s advised to make it more digestible by removing the inner bud. Of course, eating it "raw" means having to deal with a very strong taste that can be made less intense by consuming the garlic together with fresh parsley or chewing a coffee bean after a meal.
Marinated garlic
Preparing marinated garlic is a great idea for consuming this food with a more delicate and digestible taste. Here's how: Pour 350 ml of white vinegar and 350 ml of white wine, bay leaves, cloves, mixed pepper, salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and add garlic, allowing it to cook for one minute. Fill glass jars with the garlic cloves and the mixture. Close the jars, leave them upside down to create a vacuum and let them cool in the dark. You can use them after a month.