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Garlic

Garlic is more than a kitchen staple; it offers numerous health benefits. Learn how it can enhance your immune system and support heart health effectively.

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With an incredible anti-inflammatory score of over 300, this power pack food is ready to reduce any inflammation in your body.  Garlic is also an IBS trigger food, so be careful when deciding whether to incorporate this food into your lifestyle.



A few healthy benefits and tips below, based on 1 teaspoon:

* Vitamin C, good for strong teeth and bones

* Manganese, assists in many of our cell's processes'

* Selenium, prevents oxidation in the body

* Includes Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids

* Lowers blood pressure

* Strengthens your immunity

* Lowers LDL’s

* Detoxes the liver and kidneys

* Decreases bad breath

* Reduces fat in the liver

 

For me, the key to buying garlic is to buy "fresh", not in a jar or can.  Whether your skeptic about garlic or not, it provides a vast array of incredible benefits.

 

  



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​Sources:

Artale, Joseph C. "11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic." Https://Www.Healthline.Com/, 6 May 2025, www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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