5 Reasons You Should Cook With More Garlic

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Amanda C
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While garlic is a common food that we find in many dishes around the world, it is also perhaps a little underappreciated. Not only does it make our food taste great, but it is also packed out with a great variety of health benefits. Surely that’s worth putting up with bad breath?

Here are 5 reasons you should not shy away from cooking with lots of garlic.

Adds Flavor

To start with the obvious, garlic is rich in flavor. It can make a whole dish taste full bodied and seasoned to perfection. It really can be the difference between a tasteless meal and a dinner party favorite.

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Boosts Immune System

This is especially important as we start entering the flu season. Garlic is very good at boosting the body’s defenses, helping it fight off any viruses or infections.

Improves Blood Pressure

If you consume garlic or garlic extract regularly, you can reduce cholesterol levels and improve blood pressure.

Rich in Antioxidants

Garlic is packed full of antioxidants. These strengthen the body’s natural defenses and helps fight against disease.

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Nothing better than a side of crispy + creamy Hassleback Potatoes 😋👅 Russet potatoes work perfectly for this recipe but I also like to keep my meals colorful and fun, so I’ll also use rainbow potatoes like these ones!! 😀🥔🌈 ⚡️Save this recipe for THANKSGIVING + XMAS! INGREDIENTS 3lbs / 1.35grams (around 8 medium russet potatoes), well washed 1 head of garlic* (leave the peel on to help prevent burning) Handful of fresh rosemary (or herbs of choice), washed and roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil INGREDIENTS 1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C and have a large baking dish nearby. 2. Slice potatoes thinly, using chopsticks or wooden spoon (see notes and photo above), being careful not to cut all the way through. 3. Place hassleback potatoes, garlic cloves, rosemary/herbs, salt and pepper into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to ensure potatoes are well coated. 4. Transfer potatoes to a large baking dish (or baking tray lined with parchment paper or silicon baking mat). 5. Bake potatoes for an hour until tender (skewer inserted into the potatoes goes in super easy), and crispy-roasty edges start to form. Enjoy! #ThePlantRiot #potatoes #potato #vegan #plantbased #veganrecipe #veganrecipes #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #potatorecipes #herbs #garlic #evoo #carbs

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Versatile

The wonderful thing about garlic is it’s easy to consume in fairly large quantities. Because it is so cheap and versatile, you can add it to lots of different foods throughout the day to make sure you have consistent exposure to its healing properties.