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• Part 1 of 3: Understanding the health benefits of garlic
• Part 2 of 3: Eating raw garlic
• Part 3 of 3: Cooking with garlic
• Warnings

Garlic thins the blood and kills bacteria, reducing your risk of illness and heart attack. But how can we easily acquire these benefits?

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Part 1 of 3: Understanding the health benefits of garlic

1. Know that garlic can improve your cardiovascular health. Garlic can help improve your cardiovascular health and ward off a number of heart-related problems, such as:
   • High blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and hardening of the arteries.
   • This is due to the fact that garlic contains a unique set of sulfur compounds that enlarge and relax the arteries, improving blood flow in the body.
2. Garlic can help ward off cancer. According to a number of studies, people who eat large amounts of garlic have a lower risk of developing certain cancers, such as:
   • Colon cancer, stomach cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer. It may also be useful in the treatment of prostate and bladder cancer.
   • It is believed that the allyl sulfides in garlic may be responsible for these benefits.
3. Garlic can also help fight the common cold. Garlic can be used in treating and preventing the common cold as it has many antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.
   • It also contains a host of antioxidants, which boost your immune system and help your body fight off cold viruses.
   • Garlic can also help shorten the duration of an existing cold by helping your body fight the cold virus. Drink garlic tea flavored with honey and ginger.
4. Garlic can be used in a variety of home remedies. Garlic is also a popular ingredient in many home remedies, such as:
   • Psoriasis. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, garlic is sometimes used to relieve psoriasis outbreaks by soothing inflamed skin.
   • Acne. Garlic helps dry out large pimples and kill the bacteria on the surface of the skin.
   • Athlete's foot. Garlic's anti-fungal properties make it an effective treatment for athlete's foot.
   • Cold sores. Garlic's anti-inflammatory action helps reduce redness and swelling, making cold sores go away more quickly.

Part 2 of 3: Eating raw garlic

1. Buy a bulb of garlic. Make sure the garlic is fresh and from a good producer (preferably organic). The fresher the garlic, the more benefits.
2. Peel the skin off part of a clove. Place the rest of the garlic in a container in the pantry or freezer to keep it fresh. The fresher the garlic, the more minerals and vitamins it contains, increasing its benefits.
3. Cut a small piece of the part you peeled. Make sure it is a very small portion of the garlic clove, as too much garlic can make you sick. The intention is that you will feel better.
4. Swallow the garlic with a full glass of water. The water helps to soothe your stomach and aids in digestion.
5. Do this every morning for better health. Make it a habit to do this. In combination with vitamins and a good breakfast, you will quickly start to feel much better. The garlic will help with the dark circles under your eyes and improve your immune system.

Part 3 of 3: Cooking with garlic

1. Only use fresh garlic. Fresh garlic has more nutritional value and more flavor than garlic flakes, garlic powder or slices. That's why you should always use fresh garlic for dishes, if possible.
   • When buying fresh garlic, look for plump, firm bulbs with smooth skin. Avoid bulbs that look soft or shriveled.
   • Store fresh garlic uncovered in a cool place away from direct sunlight as this will help prevent sprouting. It takes about a month (maximum) for the bulb to mold.
2. Prepare the garlic properly. Fresh garlic must be prepared in some way to get the most of it for health.
   • Separate the cloves and remove the skin from each clove, then crush or mince the garlic and let it sit for about 5 minutes before using it in dishes.
   • This dormancy period allows for an important enzymatic process: a phytonutrient known as alliin is converted to allicin, an active compound responsible for most of the health benefits of garlic.
   • After the 5 minutes are up, the garlic should be eaten or used as soon as possible, as the allicin quickly becomes inactive.
   • When cooking, add the crushed or chopped garlic to the food only towards the end of the cooking time for the most flavor and nutritional benefits.
3. Add garlic to dishes. Garlic is an extremely versatile spice and can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Try garlic in one of the following ways:
   • Add fresh garlic to salad dressings, salsa and butter for a fiery and pungent flavor.
   • Add a few cloves of garlic while grilling meat or vegetables for a milder, more aromatic garlic flavor.
   • Use chopped garlic as a base in sauces, soups, and stews for enhanced flavor.

Warnings

• You have to eat something beforehand because otherwise you can get nauseous.
• Don't take too much; a little is enough.