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Garlic and
Weight Loss
You have never had it so good. Losing weight was never
such a wonderful experience. But thanks to the miracle
food Garlic, weight loss will no longer be a painful
affair.
Garlic is a perfect compliment to any diet plan. It
contains the compound allicin which has anti-bacterial
effects and helps reduce unhealthy fats and cholesterol.
A range of research studies confirm these cholesterol
reducing properties. It also contains an antioxidant
that reduces blood clotting as well as other chemicals
which help against cancer. Garlic is best eaten raw
or baked whole in the oven. In case of frying garlic,
do not allow them to go brown.
Garlic is a commonly used as a flavoring agent and food
product. It is also available as an herbal supplement.
When used as a food product, the benefits and potential
side effects of garlic may be less pronounced than when
it is used as an herbal supplement.
Since ancient Egyptians time, garlic has been glorified
as a cure for all ailments. Studies using garlic have
found alterations on a number of cardiovascular disease
risk factors, including blood pressure, blood viscosity
and lipid levels.
Garlic and garlic supplements are consumed across many
cultures for their hypolipidemic, antiplatelet and procirculatory
effects. In addition to these proclaimed beneficial
effects, some garlic preparations also appear to possess
hepatoprotective, immune-enhancing, anti-cancer and
chemo-preventive activities.
For centuries there has been a mystical folklore about
garlic and its magical healing ability. On blind faith,
many used it to cure colds, flu and a list of ailments.
People knew garlic made them feel better, but they didn't
always understand why.
Now scientists have discovered not only how certain
microbial and cancer fighting chemicals from garlic
work but why they work the way they do. With years of
serious research behind them, these researchers are
now convinced that garlic and aged garlic extract has
been highly effective in reducing the two leading causes
of death, cancer and heart disease and extending life
itself.
Studies suggest that a daily dose of cooked garlic or
garlic extract along with good eating habits and o good
lifestyle can substantially reduce the risks of cancer
and cardiovascular disease in society. It works as an
antioxidant, antibacterial and intestinal anti-parasitic
too. Most importantly it reduces the cholesterol and
helps in losing weight.
So, add a dash of garlic to your palate as it not only
adds a distinct taste, but works as well. But always
remember, a healthy diet paired with regular physical
exercise is the real key to weight loss.
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