{"id":2228748,"date":"2024-04-24T01:18:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T05:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eat-garlic-for-your-health\/"},"modified":"2024-04-24T01:21:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T05:21:35","slug":"eat-garlic-for-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eat-garlic-for-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Consuming Garlic for Your Well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Feat-garlic-for-your-health%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2228748&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates\u2063 extolled the medicinal virtues of food, highlighting \u2064garlic&#8217;s 5,000-year history of nutritional and\u2063 healing properties. Rich in antioxidants, potassium, selenium,\u200d and manganese, \u200bgarlic \u2063aids in \u2064heart health and \u200cDNA\u200d production. Various preparations offer\u2064 its benefits, from supplements to \u2063culinary \u2062uses like \u200dgarlic \u200cbread or \u2064saut\u00e9ing with vegetables, enhancing flavor and\u200d nutrition.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/lifestyle\/\">  Lifestyle &#038; Human Interest <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/msuextension\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/msuextension\/%20\"><span>Michigan State University Extension<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   April 23, 2024 at 9:51pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates once said, \u201cLet food be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vegan-nyc-mayor-under-fire-after-he-advocates-ditching-diabetes-medication\/\" title=\"Vegan NYC Mayor Faces Backlash for Encouraging Diabetes Medication Abandonment\">thy medicine<\/a> and medicine thy food.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Garlic, originating in Asia, has been grown and eaten for its nutritional and medicinal properties for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/midwest-area\/madison-wi\/vegetable-crops-research\/docs\/simon-garlic-origins\/#:~:text=Garlic%20in%20History,the%20Chinese%202000%20years%20ago.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over\u00a05,000\u00a0years<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With his quote, Hippocrates was speaking about prevention, and garlic is one of the most universally used foods for both consumption and\u00a0disease prevention, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7402177\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Library of Medicine.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Garlic is an herb in the onion (Allium) family that is commonly used in the U.S. as a spice or additive.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, garlic has been gaining popularity for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6828919\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidant<\/a> properties, which can decrease inflammation and help repair damage caused by free radicals, which may decrease the risk for heart disease and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/prince-william-breaks-silence-social-media-posts-first-time-since-princess-kates-cancer-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Garlic is a good source of <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">potassium<\/a>, which helps with muscle contraction and heart function. It also contains <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Selenium-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selenium<\/a> that our bodies use in reproduction and deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, production.<\/p>\n<p>The mineral <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Manganese-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manganese<\/a> can also be found in garlic and is used by the body for building strong bones and maintaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-irreversible-consequences-of-school-closures\/\" title=\"The Irreversible Consequences of School Closures\">healthy immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Research continues to determine the best way to take advantage of garlic\u2019s benefits \u2014 whether through supplements, consuming it raw, lightly saut\u00e9ed, roasted, tinctures (concentrated herbal extracts), essential oils, etc.<\/p>\n<p>While one preparation method is not currently recommended over another, one popular way to eat garlic is garlic bread style. To do this, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Chop one clove of garlic.<\/li>\n<li>Mix with a teaspoon of oil.<\/li>\n<li>Toast a piece of whole<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/do-this-to-reduce-diabetes-symptoms\/\" title=\"Do This to Reduce Diabetes Symptoms\">-wheat bread<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the garlic\/oil mixture on the toast while it is still warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can also saut\u00e9 garlic. Michigan State University Extension recommends saut\u00e9ing vegetables \u2014 such as mushrooms, summer squash, and onion \u2014 before adding garlic.<\/p>\n<p>Garlic should be added to the pan for just a few seconds to a minute at the\u00a0end\u00a0of cooking, so it is slightly browned but not overcooked. More vegetables mean more <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C<\/a>, which helps to heal wounds and keeps our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/epidemiologist-warns-not-happening-border-flirting-disaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immune system<\/a> healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, eating raw garlic produces a \u201chot\u201d flavor. If you want to avoid this flavor, you may have to shop around.<\/p>\n<p>There are two different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/producing_garlic_in_michigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">types of garlic<\/a>: Softneck garlic, which is commonly found in grocery stores or as garlic braids, has a long shelf life, but its flavor may not be as strong. Hardneck garlic, which produces edible garlic scapes (a \u201cflower\u201d like stalk), has cloves that are more pungent.<\/p>\n<p>There are many varieties of garlic grown that are sweeter, less pungent, hotter, less hot and come in different colors and sizes.<\/p>\n<p>The best place to find these other varieties is at farmers markets or in specialty produce stores. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/michigan-results-official-joe-biden-serious-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michigan<\/a>, garlic is typically harvested from July through August.<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t get enough garlic? For more information about using and storing garlic, visit\u00a0Michigan State University Extension\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/michigan_fresh_garlic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover Michigan Fresh<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article appeared originally on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/outreach\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michigan State University Extension<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"author-info-45298\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/msuextension\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-45298\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-45298\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-45298\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-45298\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Michigan State University (MSU) Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. For more than 100 years, MSU Extension has helped grow Michigan\u2019s economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information that they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities and empower our children to dream of a successful future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Michigan State University (MSU) Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. For more than 100 years, MSU Extension has helped grow Michigan\u2019s economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information that they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities and empower our children to dream of a successful future. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a timeless quote from Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician emphasized the role of food as both nourishment and medicine. Garlic, with its rich history originating in Asia over 5,000 years ago, has been cherished for its abundant health benefits. 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