National Garlic Day currently prompting many uses of garlic. 19th April is National Garlic Day. Used throughout the world for millennia, both for culinary and medical purposes, Garlic is success in treating wounds, infections and intestinal parasites. It is also mentioned in Egyptian hieroglyphs. It is an herb. And Garlic is believed to ward of evil spirits. About the only negative things to say about it is that it may have negative impact on another romantic evening.
Celebrate National Garlic Day using it heavily in meals and snacks on 19 April. Please take a moment to examine the medical benefits. Whether you like it or hate it, the health benefits of eating garlic is now universally hailed.
Garlic As a Medicinal herb :
- Helps to fight off colds and flu.
- Lowers blood cholesterol levels.
- Used as a treatment for acne and warts.
- Reduces the buildup of plaque in arteries.
- Used for toothaches
- Phytochemicals in garlic are believed to provide protection against heart disease and cancer. Specifically, stomach and colorectal cancers.
Recipe For Garlic Artichoke Dip
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 small can chopped green chile peppers
- 4 cloves of fresh California-grown garlic – crushed
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts – drained, finely chopped
Mix all ingredients in bowl, spoon into baking goods dish and bake for 20 minutes at 350x. Serves hot or cold on crackers or bread.
Today, many researchers have concluded from the results of a number of clinical trials, that Garlic is not only anti-bacterial properties, but also helps to lower Cholesterol and blood pressure. Garlic also contains allyl sulfur compounds that are now investigated by the National Cancer Institute for their ability to delay or prevent the growth of tumor cells that may be effective in the fight against certain cancers. Read More Information Click Here.
