Garlic

A tasty superfood or smelly spice? Get the full story on this common ingredient from our nutrition expert, Jo Lewin...

The health benefits of garlic have been touted for centuries, but what does the research say? Consumer Reports explains.

Learn more about garlic nutrition facts, health benefits, healthy recipes, and other fun facts to enrich your diet.

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a food product that can improve immunity and cardiovascular health.

Table of ContentsGarlic HistoryHealth Benefits of GarlicMedicinal ElementsGood for Your MetabolismAnti-Cancer PropertiesBoosts the Immune SystemFights High Blood PressureAnti-Microbial Effects of GarlicAntiplaque PropertiesRich in AntioxidantsMay Elongate Life ExpectancyMay Increase Athletic PerformanceProven Detoxifying FoodMay Increase Estrogen Levels in Menopausal WomenGood for Cognitive Brain Functions and MemoryPromotes Weight ControlFantastic Culinary AdditionHow to Buy and Store GarlicConclusion When most people think of garlic, they think of culinary deliciousness: the fragrant smells of French and Italian food emitted from sautéing garlic in butter or when it’s infused in olive oil. Sometimes bad breath and vampires creep into our thoughts! But what about the health benefits? Garlic

There is something irresistible about the aroma of roasted garlic. It is so captivating with its powerful notes, that it has long been used as a flavour in all kinds of dishes. Read on to unravel some surprising garlic benefits.

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Is garlic useful against the common cold? Can it lower high blood pressure or blood cholesterol levels? Learn more here.

Evidence-based resources from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Garlic health benefits includes controlling blood pressure, enhancing body immunity, reducing levels of LDL cholesterol, helps in preventing neurological-degenerative diseases, removes heavy metal toxins from the body, benefits bones tissue, preventing blood clots, and helping in treating yeast infections.

Garlic is an herb that is grown around the world. It is related to onion, leeks, and chives.

Garlic has a pungent smell, and is good in certain dishes, but is there more to it? Why is it so often considered a great, healthy herb?

Garlic has been used as a food and medicine for more than 5,000 years. This article looks at research into the health benefits of garlic.

Intensely aromatic and flavorful, garlic is used in virtually every cuisine in the world.

This is a detailed article about garlic and its health benefits. Here are 11 ways that garlic can improve your health, supported by science.

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive,[2] and Chinese onion.