Garlic, referred to as “lahsun” in Indian cuisine, is a crucial component in Indian food due to its distinct taste and exceptional health advantages. The chemical known as allicin is the key to its strong actions. Let’s examine, week by week, how eating garlic every day can boost your health.
Week 1: Immune Boost and Detoxification
Garlic as Your Shield
When you consume garlic every day during the first week, your immunity will increase. When garlic is diced or crushed, allicin is released, and it possesses strong antibacterial qualities. It helps fight infections, the flu and colds. Garlic also has the natural ability to rid your body of pollutants.
Tip: For maximum allicin production, crush a garlic clove and let it rest for a few minutes before eating.
Week 2: Enhanced Heart Health
Nourish Your Heart with Garlic
The advantages to your cardiovascular system become noticeable during the second week. Allicin relaxes blood arteries, which lowers blood pressure. Additionally, it lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which stops plaque from accumulating in arteries. Reduced risk of heart disease results from this.
Healthy Habit: Add raw garlic to your salads or dips to keep your heart in top shape.
Week 3: Improved Digestion and Gut Health
Garlic for a Happy Tummy
You’re going to praise your digestive system as we approach the third week. Digestive juices are stimulated by garlic, which helps food break down more quickly. Allicin’s prebiotic qualities promote the development of beneficial gut flora, facilitating easy digestion and averting problems like bloating and constipation.
Pro Tip: Incorporate garlic in your daily meals to promote a healthy digestive tract.
Week 4: Skin Health and Anti-Aging
Glow with Garlic
Your skin starts to show results by the fourth week. Because of its antioxidant qualities, allicin combats free radicals and slows down the ageing process. Because of garlic’s anti-inflammatory properties, you can get more pleasant, younger-looking skin by lessening acne and other skin imperfections.
Beauty Boost: Apply a mix of crushed garlic and honey on acne-prone areas for a natural remedy.
Week 5 and Beyond: Sustained Energy and Overall Wellness
Garlic for Life
You will continue to feel energised and have improved general wellbeing as long as you use garlic supplements after the fourth week. Garlic speeds up your metabolism, helps you live longer, and stabilises blood sugar levels.
Long-Term Wellness: Make garlic a permanent part of your diet to reap its long-term health benefits.
How to Incorporate Garlic in Your Diet
Garlic can be used to improve the taste and nutritional value of a variety of foods. Here are a few simple ways to include garlic in your regular meals:
- Raw Garlic: Add minced garlic to your salads, chutneys, or dressings.
- Cooked Dishes: Use garlic in your curries, soups, and stir-fries.
- Garlic Tea: Boil crushed garlic in water, add lemon and honey for a soothing drink.
FAQs
1. I have a sensitive stomach; can I still eat garlic?
Answer: Yes, slowly raise it from a tiny starting point. Taking it with food can also be beneficial.
2. How much garlic need to I consume each day?
Answer: For most people, one to two cloves of raw garlic per day is plenty.
3. Is there any negative impact from consuming too much garlic?
Answer: Overconsumption of garlic can lead to unpleasant breath, disturbed stomach, and overpowering body odour. The key is moderation.
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