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5 Benefits of Roasted Garlic

Garlic is a member of onion family and can be eaten while raw or roasted. Roasted garlic can be eaten on its own or can be used to add flavor to foods. If you like roasted garlic, you should be aware that not only does it add flavor to food, it has also a myriad of health benefits.

Are there benefits of eating roasted garlic versus raw?

Raw garlic on its own can be hard to swallow but when you roast, it becomes sweeter and milder. It is also believed that chopping and roasting can stimulate the release of compounds responsible for its health benefits.

Benefits of roasted garlic

1. Cardiovascular health

Eating roasted garlic increases heart health and provides a stronger cardiovascular system. It’s recommended not to roast for a very long time, say around 10-15 minutes. Don’t also microwave, as this can reduce the amount of the beneficial compounds. Research has shown that garlic can help lower the blood pressure and cholesterol level and also prevent arteries from clogging.

2. Assist in digestion

If you have digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease, try to eat roasted garlic. Roasted garlic being much milder than raw garlic, it is easy to ingest as it won’t upset your stomach as raw garlic would do. Garlic produces compounds that assist in digestion and also removal of waste in the body.

3. Cancer prevention

Apart from fighting colds and infections, roasted garlic has also been found to assist in prevention of certain digestive system cancers. These include colon cancer, intestinal cancer and stomach cancer and few other kinds like prostate cancer and breast cancer.

4. Immune booster

Roasted garlic can improve your immunity system. It has antibacterial properties hence able to fight off bacteria and illness. This as a result boosts your body immunity.


5. To treat external parts of the body

Apart from its internal use, it can be applied outside the body to treat a number of ailments.  For instance when athletes get some minor injuries, the worm clove is rubbed onto the affected area. It can also be used to remove acne on the skin as well as treatment of slight wounds to prevent infection.

Roasted garlic is one best way to naturally curbing some diseases. Garlics are affordable and hence everyone can be able to acquire them easily.










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