It is so good for you, but leaves you smelling like a dead animal left on the side of the road. Yup, you guessed it, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT GARLIC! These are my exact thoughts when I come across someone who had a garlic heavy meal from the night before… It’s honestly such a shame because garlic is my go-to additive. Whether it be on my salads, pastas, or broccoli dishes, there is always room for some garlic when it comes time to dine in my household! Tastes aside, according to this article from , garlic is known to be used for, “…a wide range of conditions and illnesses. Hippocrates promoted the use of garlic for treating respiratory problems, parasites, poor digestion and ” (unknown 1). If garlic is so healthy, why does it leave such a distasteful odor after being consumed? And what exactly is it about garlic that makes it so darn healthy?
So, reading about how much garlic can stink, but how healthy it is in aged form, I have come to my own conclusion… Garlic will still be a food that I cling toward because I know the health benefits are numerous! However, I will not solely rely on garlic to fill me of all of my dietary needs, and I will continue to live a healthy balanced lifestyle in regards to diet, exercise, and sleep!
Image: