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If you’re worried that you’ll have to chew six raw cloves of garlic every day, we must reassure you – that’s not true. Raw garlic tends to cause heartburn, stomach irritation and bad breath. To achieve the amazing effect, you can use roasted garlic, which won’t have such a strong smell or taste. But why do that?
Health benefits of garlic
Garlic is considered one of the healthiest foods. It is used to treat and prevent various illnesses. In many superfood comparisons it is found at the forefront of the list. It is great for preventing the common cold, but also for people who suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol and cardiovascular diseases. And we face the fact that Czechs are prone to these diseases. These effects include raw garlic as well as roasted garlic.
The power of roasted garlic
Compared to raw garlic, it is clear that roasted garlic will have slightly fewer nutrients, and therefore will have less impact on human health. But it has been the main subject of many scientists who focused on the health effects of roasted garlic. Several conclusions emerged from their research. One of these conclusions is that we need to eat only 6 roasted cloves of garlic a day to obtain the following health benefits.
Real health benefits of roasted garlic
Baked garlic provides some health benefits after a meal – up to 24 hours after eating. In the first hour the garlic passes through the stomach and becomes a nutrient in your body. After two to four hours the garlic begins to fight free radicals in your body – and combat various diseases, including cancer cells. After 4 to 6 hours your metabolism speeds up due to the restoration of excessive body fluid, burning fat deposits. After 6-8 hours the garlic begins to destroy harmful bacteria in your body. Subsequently (8 to 10 hours after consumption) it begins to protect cells from oxidation. From 10-24 hours after consumption the body’s cleansing process begins.
How exactly does it manifest in our body?
The activities described above manifest in your body in several ways. One of the most important is the regulation of bad cholesterol. Added to that, when we consider the abilities of roasted garlic to clear the arteries and improve blood pressure levels, it becomes apparent that roasted garlic protects the human body from the onset of cardiovascular diseases.
Another benefit is, of course, increased immunity – that is a benefit garlic is known for. Consumption of garlic also includes strengthening the bones. Last but not least we must mention an increase in the amount of energy, which also increases endurance and improves physical performance.
