Garlic – Natures Cure

If your house is anything like ours lately we are all fighting to keep from getting a cold or the nasty version of the flu this season. We are drinking lots of fluids, to include lots of juices rich in Vitamin C. We are trying to get plenty of sleep. We are doing the hand washing thing as well.

Another thing that is often over looked is other things we can add to our diet to boast our immune system. Garlic is one of the things that is great for us. And easy to add to our diets. Another great bonus is that Garlic is inexpensive, even the organic variety can be had pretty cheap. And it does pack a punch!

Garlic has a high sulfur content. Yes, that is what gives it that strong odor. It is also what gives it antibacterial benefits. The sulfur works with Vitamin C to kill harmful microbes. Think cold and flu. Garlic is also known for its benefits for the cardiovascular system. It is good to fight off colds and good for your heart. You get a two for one deal!

Garlic is best for you chopped and eaten raw, but most people don’t like raw garlic. Try adding to your recipes at the last possible minute to get the most benefits from it.

One way I get garlic into the food in this house, without any complaints at all is I add it to the pizza sauce and then put a small amount of chopped garlic in the toppings as well. I also learned from my mom to add a few cloves of garlic in the last minutes of cooking time to the potatoes. If you are making mashed potatoes, not even the pickiest eater will notice once they are all mashed up!

So stock up on the garlic. Actually use it. There are many great ways to add it to your diet. Natural organic garlic is inexpensive and some studies have shown that it does have a higher sulfur content. If you can’t afford it, or can’t find the organic variety, what you find in your local grocery will do. Try to use it as fresh as you can. But most of all enjoy!