Garlic is a key source of Allicin. Allicin is good for you because when it reacts with the red blood cells and produce hydrogen sulphide. Hydrogen sulphide relaxes the blood vessels, and allows the blood to flow easier. This cause the blood pressure in the body to decrease and allows the blood to carry more oxygen to organs like the heart. Thus Garlic reduces cardiovascular disease.
Here is to ways to include Garlic into your diet:
Roasted Garlic Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 medium heads garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Arrange heads of garlic on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic with olive oil. Bake for 40 minutes to 1 hour, when the garlic is soft and squeezable, it is ready. Remove, let cool, and serve.
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
- Place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower, and shake to mix. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
