Benefits of eating garlic in winter
It is common to have fever, cold, cough and sore throat in winters . These problems occur more in those whose immunity is weak. However, immunity can be strengthened by including some things in your diet. For this, the garlic present in our kitchen is very effective.
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, people who eat garlic daily have a 63% lower risk of catching a cold. According to another study published in the same library, eating garlic keeps blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control.
Which nutrients are found in garlic?
Garlic contains many types of vitamins and minerals. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), garlic contains small amounts of vitamin C, zinc, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
Apart from this, garlic contains a compound called allicin, due to which it has a special smell and pungent taste. Allicin protects against many diseases.
How beneficial is it to eat garlic every day in winter?
Many diseases can be avoided by eating garlic daily in winter. Garlic has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which make the immune system strong, thereby increasing the ability to fight diseases.
Apart from this, garlic improves blood circulation in the body. Along with controlling blood pressure, it also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Some anti-cancer elements are also found in garlic, which prevent cancer cells from developing. It has blood purifying properties, which work to clean the impurities in the blood.
Garlic has a hot effect. In such a situation, consuming it in winters also reduces the cold.
How can you include raw garlic in your diet?
Garlic can be included in your diet in many ways. Understand it from the pointers below-
- You can eat 1-2 cloves of garlic on an empty stomach in the morning.
- You can make garlic pickle, which is very tasty to eat.
- Garlic can also be eaten mixed with honey.
- Garlic can also be used in the form of chutney.
- Garlic can also be eaten by frying it in desi ghee.
You can also drink garlic decoction in winters. For this, crush 2-3 garlic cloves with ginger and turmeric and boil it well in 1 glass of water. You can also add honey or lemon to enhance the taste. After boiling for 10 minutes, filter it and drink it.
How much garlic can we eat daily in winter?
An adult person can eat one to two cloves of garlic daily in winter. Keep in mind that eating too much garlic can also be harmful for health.
Are there any side effects of eating too much garlic?
Eating anything in excess definitely has side effects. Similarly, eating too much garlic can also cause some health problems. Understand it from the pointers below-
- Allergic reactions may occur in some people.
- There may be bad breath.
- Problems like heartburn, nausea, diarrhea and indigestion may occur.
- Patients with anemia may face more problems due to this.
Who should not eat garlic in winter?
Small children, pregnant women and people suffering from any serious disease should not eat garlic without consulting a doctor. Diarrhea and liver patients should also not eat garlic. Apart from this, people who have acidity problem, eating garlic can cause heartburn.
Are garlic leaves also beneficial for health?
Garlic leaves are easily available in winters. They are rich in antioxidants and minerals, which are very beneficial for health just like garlic buds. It can be included in your diet in many ways. Garlic leaves can be mixed with potato, cabbage or radish paratha. It tastes great.
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