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Most people love that smell of garlic at lunchtime, don't they? But did you know it's actually very good for your health? Rich in vitamins and amino acids, it practically works wonders for our health. But for all this to work, you need to eat it raw, and not just one clove; you need at least three a day. Here are some benefits of garlic:
- Helps prevent flu and respiratory illnesses, boosts immunity, and kills germs.
- Garlic helps inhibit the appearance of malignant tumors, especially in the lungs, prostate and brain.
- It is a great antibiotic that works on 20 types of bacteria and 60 fungi, mainly intestinal infections, and unlike pharmacy medicines, this one has no side effects.
- Reduces joint problems, garlic protects joint cartilage.
- It strengthens the heart and is highly recommended for elderly people who tend to suffer from heart failure. Garlic also helps the heart recover from a heart attack.
- Garlic also helps people who have high blood pressure problems.
- It helps prevent cholesterol from rising as garlic produces lipoproteins, which can decrease by 10% or more in a month.
- Used in cosmetics, it also helps skin health when ingested. Garlic destroys free radicals responsible for aging and is also an antioxidant, keeping skin looking youthful.
But remember, you shouldn't eat more than three cloves of garlic a day, as more than that can cause stomach irritation, nausea, heartburn, and indigestion. If you're undergoing any medical treatment or have a health condition controlled with medication or a balanced diet, you should consult your doctor or nutritionist before adding garlic to your diet to prevent unwanted reactions.
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Many other foods have great benefits for our health, we just need to know how to implement them in our daily lives and what quantity to consume, and over time we will reap the rewards, although it may take a while, longer than pharmaceutical medications, it is worth it since there are no side effects.
