Benefits of Eating Garlic

Although garlic may not always bring good luck, protect against evil or ward off vampires, it is guaranteed to transform any meal into a bold, aromatic and healthy culinary experience. Here are some health benefits of eating Garlic:-

• Garlic can help in the normalization of body functions. It can lower the blood pressure in high blood pressure sufferers and can increase it in cases of low blood pressure.
• Garlic acts as an antiseptic & helps in curing the wounds very quickly.

• One of the health benefits of garlic is that it helps in fighting against various infection & acts against inflammation and infection, including colds, coughs by adding a freshly cut raw clove to food three times a day.
• Eating garlic on regular basis provides some protection against cancer.
• Garlic contains a lot of iodine which helps people who suffer from hyperthyroid.
• Garlic is considered to regulate blood sugar levels by increasing the release of insulin in diabetics.
• Garlic stimulates the immune system of body & helps in fighting against various diseases.
• Garlic works as a cleanser of the digestive system, helps in curing flatulence, kills internal parasites and is an excellent internal antiseptic.

Nutritive Values of Garlic: Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A: trace
• Vitamin B: 0.27 mg
• Vitamin C: 20 mg
• Phosphorus: 208 mg
• Potassium: 31 mg
• Protein: 6.7 mg
• Niacin: .7 mg
• Calcium: 30 mg
• Iron: 1.9 mg
• Fat: 0.5 gm
• Carbohydrates: 31 mg
• Calories: 140