Garlic
Garlic (allium sativum) is a round bulb shaped vegetable with a papery white skin and multiple inner cloves.
Health benefits of Garlic
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Garlic
Look for bunches which are hard to the touch, and avoid any that have sprouts.
Climate and origin
It is not yet known where garlic originated, it is likely in Southeast Asia, however, different species sprouted all over the world.
Taste
Garlic is one of the most fundamental and important culinary vegetables. Raw it has a sharp picante taste which is extremely pungent. Sauteed it has an earthy pungent taste. Roasted in the skin it has a sweet pungent taste.
Miscellaneous information
Known in mythology to ward off vampires and werewolves, garlic is now prescribed to fight more realistic pests like mosquitoes.
Similar tasting produce
Onion, Shallot
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 149 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.5g | 1% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.09g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 17mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 33.1g | 12% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 8% | ||
| Total Sugars 1g | 2% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 6.4g | 13% | ||
| Vitamin C 31.2mg | 35% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 1.7mg | 9% | ||
| Calcium 181mg | 14% | ||
| Potassium 401mg | 9% | ||
| Phosphorus 153mg | 12% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||