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Garlic: The "Stinking Rose"
Nutritional qualities
Garlic is a treasure house of nutrients. It contains more than 100 biologically active compounds. Vitamins A & C, potassium, phosphorous, sulphur compounds, selenium and a number of amino acids are present in
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Energy(kjoules) | 23 |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| (values for 2 cloves , 6 g) | |
Health benefits
Medical studies have shown that garlic can lower blood cholesterol, lower blood LDL levels, prevent clots formation in blood, reduce blood pressure, prevent cancer and has anti-fungal as well as anti-bacterial activity. Allicin and s-allyl-cysteine block the action of carcinogens and slow tumour growth.
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