Native to Central Asia, garlic has a permanent space in our kitchen. It is predominantly used to enhance the taste of countless dishes and is a part of cuisines all over the world. Besides cooking, garlic has been used for over a thousand years for its therapeutic properties, especially in ancient Egypt. Garlic has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and cardioprotective properties. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Here are some reasons to consume garlic regularly.

Combat common cold
Garlic is used to naturally reduce the severity of illnesses like the flu and common cold. It can boost your immune system and it also effectively aids in preventing the common cold. Garlic can boost the immune system and help ease asthma symptoms.

Aids heart health and lowers blood sugar
A regular intake of garlic can decrease bad cholesterol levels. Allicin is also known to help control blood pressure and lower blood sugar. It is recommended to have one or two cloves of raw garlic regularly for better results.

Improve athletic performance
Garlic can also prove beneficial in increasing your stamina and helping you exercise for longer. Notably, it was given to athletes in ancient Greece to enhance their performance and reduce fatigue. It was also used to boost energy in laborers several years back.

Help fight cancer
Several kinds of research done on a global level show that garlic can slow down the progression of cancer and can also help in cancer prevention. The antioxidant properties of garlic can help protect you from bladder, prostate, liver, and lung cancer. But it is not a treatment.

Fewer calories and high nutrition value
Garlic is undoubtedly nutritious. But what’s better is that it is low in calories as well. It is highly rich in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, and fiber. Garlic also incorporates some amounts of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamin B1. These nutrients can effectively boost your metabolism which can further help you lose weight.

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