Facts about Garlic!

Garlic is one of the essential ingredients of Indian cuisine. The pungent odor of this strongly flavored kitchen ingredient is non-pareil in adding that much required extra punch in your food.

Due to the presence of sulphur-containing compounds garlic has its characteristic pungent smell and taste. 

Since times immemorial this miracle herb is widely popular for its amazing health benefits.

Garlic has allicin, an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant compound whose benefits are best garnered when garlic is finely minced, chopped or pureed.

Amazing benefits of garlic:

Here are listed some of the noteworthy benefits of the pungent smelling vegetable:

Antibacterial and antiviral-

The immensely popular antiviral and antibacterial properties of garlic make it ideal in combating viral, fungal and worm infections. Fresh garlic is known to prevent food poisoning by destroying bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli. etc.

Cures skin infections-

Garlic contains ajoene-a chemical that helps in curing fungal infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, etc.

Causes blood thinning-

Ajoene is also helpful in preventing clot formation in blood vessels.

Reduces blood pressure-

Angiotensin II causes contraction of blood vessels and hence increases blood pressure. The allicin found in garlic blocks the activity of angiotensin II and hence checks soaring blood pressure.

Protects heart-

Heart ailments such as atherosclerosis and heart attacks are evaded by garlic intake.

Reduces cholesterol-

Garlic lowers triglycerides present in blood and mitigates the risk of plaque formation.

Reduces weight-

Garlic is a great rescue for all calorie-conscious people. The anti-inflammatory qualities of garlic prevent the conversion of pre-adipocytes into fat cells. This way garlic is an amazing cure for preventing the deposition of fat tissue.