Garlic, one of the world’s most popular culinary herbs, has a long history as a medicinal plant. Indeed, scientific studies have verified what herbalists have known for centuries – that garlic both prevents and treats illness in a wide variety of ways.
Among its many attributes, garlic is know to lower cholesterol levels, thin the blood, kill bacteria, boost the immune system, lower blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, and fire up the metabolic furnace. There is also evidence that the herb helps relieve asthma, eases ear infections, and facilitates healthy cell function. Bottom line: Those who wish to maintain their health and age well should eat lots of garlic.
Incorporate fresh garlic into salads by chopping, crushing, or putting it through a garlic press (2 or 3 cloves a day is optimum). Whole garlic bulbs can be oven roasted and the individual cloves can be squeezed out onto bread or toast as a creamy spread. If you decide to take garlic capsules, take 1 to 3 capsules daily, or follow the label directions. Garlic has blood-thinning properties so, if you’re taking it in supplement form, tell your doctor before surgery and use caution when using antiplatelet or blood-thinning medications.
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