{"id":25109,"date":"2021-01-18T13:43:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T13:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hitzmakers.com\/?p=25109"},"modified":"2021-01-18T13:43:16","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T13:43:16","slug":"4-reasons-why-you-should-eat-more-garlic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hitzmakers.com\/4-reasons-why-you-should-eat-more-garlic\/","title":{"rendered":"4 reasons why you should eat more garlic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used to prescribe garlic to treat a variety of medical conditions. This herb-like vegetable offers significant benefits on the inside and out.<\/p>\n

1. Protects your food<\/p>\n

The antibacterial properties in fresh garlic can kill the bacteria that leads to food poisoning, including salmonella and E.coli. You shouldn\u2019t use garlic as a substitute for proper food sanitation and food handling, though.<\/p>\n

2. Prevents heart disease<\/p>\n

Consuming garlic on a daily basis (in food or raw) helps to lower cholesterol levels because of the anti-oxidant properties of Allicin. It is also immensely beneficial to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It is essential to remember that the sulphur-containing compound Allicin tends to lose its medicinal properties when garlic is cooked whole. It is imperative to consume garlic raw or semi-cooked to derive any of its benefits.<\/p>\n

3. It supports a healthy immune system<\/p>\n

You have the vitamin C in raw garlic to thank for this one. For a more savory immunity booster than oranges, incorporate some raw garlic into your meals.<\/p>\n

4. Treat athlete\u2019s foot<\/p>\n

Garlic also fights fungus. If you have athlete\u2019s foot, soak your feet in garlic water or rub raw garlic on your feet to attack the itch-causing fungus.<\/p>\n\n