Properties and benefits of garlic

Garlic ''Allium sativum'' is a perennial plant composed of flat leaves that reach a length of 30 to 40 cm, a thin root that easily penetrates the soil, reaches a depth of 40 cm and a head-shaped bulb. which are subdivided, between 6 to 8 teeth. The origin of garlic is uncertain, it is believed to be in South-East Asia where its cultivation began, but what there is a clear record of is that it was widely known by Arabs, Greeks, Romans and Egyptians who respected it for its properties and benefits, both medicinal and culinary. Let's get to know the most important ones!

Properties of Garlic

• Garlic has a high nutritional value and very few calories, rich in:
  • Vitamin C, 11mg/100g
  • Vitamin B1, 0.2mg/100g
• It has medicinal, antiseptic, antioxidant and anticancer properties.
• Its essential oils are composed of sulfurous substances.

The main minerals are:

• Potassium 400mg/100g
• Calcium 14mg/100g
• Phosphorus 140mg/100g

It is composed of

• 70% water
• 23% carbohydrates
• 1% fiber
• 5% protein

Benefits of garlic

• It is rich in Allicin, which is an active compound that provides more benefits to the human body.
• It contains few calories , so it is an ideal food to follow controlled eating regimens.
• Consumption of garlic can regulate total cholesterol levels in the human body .
• It is an essential food to regulate blood pressure and cardiovascular health in general.
• Sometimes it manages to control the cold and flu, especially when it is in the initial phase.
• In women, it increases estrogen levels.

Garlic tricks in the kitchen

One of the ways to find the greatest benefits of garlic is by crushing it, filleting it or finely chopping it into cubes before placing it in different preparations such as soups, sauces and meats of any type. Garlic has an intense flavor which can be reduced. One of the ways to avoid that intense flavor after each meal is as follows: open the garlic in half so that you can easily locate the green stem so that you can later eliminate it. .   Currently there are various presentations of garlic on the market , such as: garlic sauce, garlic powder, garlic cream, peeled garlic, cooked garlic and of course natural garlic, which without a doubt add a pleasant flavor to meals. . Use them in all your presentations and take advantage of their properties and benefits.