The Natural Health Benefits of Garlic Garlic is an amazing superfood. Here are some interesting facts about garlic: • In Russia garlic is called "Russian Penicillin" • Research shows that garlic contains over 400 different health enhancing chemical components and compounds • Garlic contains a phytochemical called "allicin" which is produced when garlic is chopped, minced or chewed. • This protects your body from ailments including bacterial infection and excessive cholesterol • Garlic reduces cancer risks and can slow down the growth of cancer cells • Garlic causes abnormal cells to self destruct making it a anticancer agent • Garlic has been used to treat sore throats, warts, ear infections, yeast infections, sinusitis, asthma and congestion • Garlic attacks infections, boosts your immune system, cleanses arteries and veins • Reduces cholesterol and lowers blood pressure • Garlic was used as an antiseptic to prevent gangrene during World War 1 and World War II • The sticky juice within the bulb cloves is used as an adhesive in mending glass and porcelain • Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years • Garlic has spiritual and religious uses in some cultures • Some cultures use garlic as a sexual stimulant These are just some of the natural health benefits of garlic! I think we should all eat more garlic on a daily basis! Medical experts suggest chewing one or two cloves of garlic a day.
I know it doesn't taste great, however, if you weigh out the low cost and the high natural health benefits of garlic, I think it is a great superfood to include in our daily diet. We can incorporate garlic into our daily lives; however, it is up to us to choose a healthy lifestyle. To learn more about superfoods, visit us at: http://rawfoodmadeeasy.net/power-of-superfoods/ .
