Did you know that garlic is a great flu fighting food? The past three Wednesdays have been oriented towards helping you fight the flu or cold naturally with food. Each Wednesday I have been revealing a different flu fighting food that is purported to support your immune system in the fight against the cold and flu viruses that run rampant this time of year. So far we have talked about the immune boosting benefits of pumpkin, the importance of eating breakfast, and green tea. I love garlic. Garlic is truly one of the most fascinating foods I have ever encountered. The compounds in garlic that make it stink the most is what makes it work the best. I have yet to encounter a quicker, more effective way of not only preventing the cold or flu, but treating it as well.
Garlic mashed potatoes are truly the ultimate side dish. I just ate my garlic salad that I shared in the link up too and I have a strong taste of garlic in my mouth Long time ago I think I used grapes but I was told to spit out the garlic. Letting the chopped garlic stand for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking allows the compounds to fully develop before heat inactivates the enzymes. Home Healthy Eating Healthy Kitchen. See my full disclosure policy here. Go chase that cold away!! We miss you! Another method of consuming raw garlic and avoiding stomach burn is make butter milk by adding one spoon of yogurt for fat free yogurt and more water and add some salt. Tasted lovely. Close Share options. Related: The Health Benefits of Garlic.
O n the list of pungent-yet-healthy foods apple cider vinegar shots, onions, tuna raw garlic may just top the list. Besides the obvious concerns can you say garlic breath and B. But it turns out, not only is are there benefits of raw garlic, but the best way to reap the rewards is by eating it raw. Ariana Lutzi, ND, naturopath and nutrition consultant for Bubs Naturals says garlic is one of the most accessible healthy foods to eat. Besides delivering a nutritional boost, Lutzi says the benefits of raw garlic include kicking nasty infections, too. Alejandro Junger, MD, founder of the Clean Program, a day cleanse program that celebs like Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow are a fan of, encourages people to eat a clove of raw garlic per day while on the cleanse. Here are some other health benefits of the veggie, amplified when raw as cooking dulls some of its nutrient-density. A nutrient powerhouse: One benefit of raw garlic is that its fill of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, manganese, selenium, vitamin c, iron, potassium, and copper. This powerhouse combination is especially good for cognitive function: Vitamin B6 and magnesium are both linked to boosting mood and improving brain health.