Did you know that garlic is the bulb of a lily plant? It is definitely not the beautiful fragrant part, but it is one of the most important vegetables in our diet!
In addition to be being a tasty ingredient to a variety of dishes, garlic provides us with some of the most wonderful health benefits. Here are just a few:
~Aids in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
~Reduces our risk of dementia and Alzheimer's
~Boosts our immunity to fight off common colds; helps with bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma, too
~Contains Anti-viral, Antibiotic and Antioxidant properties
~Helps prevent cancer
~Remedy for ringworm
~Detoxifies the liver, kidneys, gallbladder, and the urinary tract
~Aids the digestive system; also a good remedy for intestinal worms
There is so much more to garlic than we realize. Be sure to keep your family healthy by including organic, non-GMO garlic in your meals daily!
Please share your favorite recipes using garlic in this blog!
Reference
Micozzi, M. S. (2018). Fundamentals of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine (6th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences (US). Kindle version.
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