Did you know that garlic is rich in antioxidants, which help destroy free radicals? That garlic may help prevent heart disease and even slow down hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), lower blood pressure, between 7% and 8%. Garlic may strengthen the immune system, which in turn helps the body fight diseases such as the big ‘ C’.
In one study people who ate more raw or cooked garlic were less likely to develop certain types of cancer, particularly colon and stomach cancers. Yes, the study indicated that there was a 30% reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people who ate a lot of raw or cooked garlic.
Sorry, but taking the pill form does not seem to have the same effect.
All in all that tiny white bulb can give a powerful punch. I don’t know about you, but I do love the aroma of cooking garlic, and let me not ignore garlic’s contribution to flavor. OK, the smell of garlic, on ones person, can come off just a mighty strong. I mean it does not repel vampires for nothing!
Here is a simple recipe that calls for garlic. Now depending how much you love garlic will depend on how much you use, in any recipe, but in my book you can never over use garlic.
Garlic Shrimp
2 lbs jumbo raw shrimp
2 2/3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves
2 tsbp fresh parsley
Sea salt to taste
Clean rinse and pat dry shrimp. Mince garlic. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet to medium high heat and saute garlic for about 1 minute. Add shrimp, cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3 -4 minutes. Be sure not to overcook. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley and sea salt.
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