Health and Nutrition

The day is still remembered when I have to chop garlic while learning how to cook. The sticky cloves stuck to my fingers and their pungent smell is carried for the whole day. Hands have been scrubbed multiple times but all in vain. Those were the days when I considered garlic as a flavorful addition to pasta sauces and stir-fries—something that made food taste better but left my hands smelling for hours. Recently, I have started searching for foods that can be used for the cure of high blood pressure and recurrent winter colds. I'm surprised to see garlic showing up again and again. It is present in Italian cooking, Korean side dishes, the Indian remedies and in the Mediterranean diet. What I discovered changed how I view that little bulb forever. More than just a flavor bomb: Walking through the grocery stores, it's very easy to overlook garlic but it is incredibly filled with not only natural flavor but also with its wonderful impact on our health.  The magic of garli...