Its taste is sometimes off-putting, as is its odorous imprint in the mouth… However, this mythical health food should have a king’s place on our plate.

How many calories in garlic?

Garlic provides on average 131 calories per 100 grams. It is composed of 7.9% proteins, 4.7% fibers, 0.47% fats (i.e. almost none) and 21.5% carbohydrates, the rest of its weight being represented by water ( approximately 65% ​​water).

Knowing that a clove of garlic weighs approximately 7 to 12 grams, we might as well tell you that the calories ingested are very low. You can therefore use it without worry to enhance your dishes, even if you are careful about your weight!

1 – IT REDUCES BAD CHOLESTEROL

Administered over the long term, garlic wouldimprove hyperlipidemia (=too high blood lipid levels). Indeed, we see that its consumption leads to an improvement in HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) and a reduction in LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol).

2 – AGAINST EAR INFECTIONS

This folk remedy has been around for centuries, garlic kills the bacteria that cause ear infections. Crush a clove of garlic, and place it in a teaspoon of hot olive oil for five minutes. Drain, let cool and run a few drops down the drain auditory. You can also buy garlic oil in health food stores.

3 – IT IS A PILLAR OF ANTI-CANCER FOODS

Thanks to its exceptional content of sulfur compounds, garlic is a cleaner which above all seems to neutralize the carcinogenic effects of toxic substances.

To date, several epidemiological studies indicate a positive effect of garlic consumption on the prevention of certain cancers: a 30% reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer and around 50% in the risk of  a>.breast , and prostate in case of high garlic consumption (18 g of raw and cooked garlic per week, or approximately 6 cloves). Other research has shown a positive impact on cancers of the larynx, stomach cancer

4 – PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

This superfood also helps purify the blood by eliminating bad cholesterol. It also makes the blood much more fluid, thus promoting better blood circulation.

5 – AN EFFECTIVE SLIMMING ALLY

Garlic has unsuspected slimming properties. It is a very low calorie food. It contains natural antioxidants that facilitate weight loss.

6 – AN EXCELLENT REMEDY FOR COUGH AND COLDS

This spice is a very effective natural solution for treating coughs and colds. Rich in vitamins, it is also a natural antibiotic that blocks bacterial and viral infections.