Garlic Benefits: Eat only 1 clove of garlic every morning on an empty stomach, everything from BP to cholesterol will be under control.

Garlic is used everyday in Indian kitchen to enhance the taste and aroma of food. Apart from this, it also often finds a place in the small home remedies of grandmothers. But do you know that this small garlic used in vegetable gravy and tadka is a great treasure of health? Often you must have seen many people chewing garlic on an empty stomach in the morning or swallowing it with water. If you think of this as just an old trick, then you are making a big mistake. According to renowned doctor Salim Zaidi, this habit of eating garlic properly in the morning on an empty stomach is so miraculous that its benefits will surprise you. Let us know what wonderful benefits the body gets from eating raw garlic on an empty stomach in the morning. 5 big health benefits of eating garlic on an empty stomach (Health Benefits of Garlic) 1. Controls blood pressure and cholesterol (Heart Health) Dr. Salim Zaidi says that raw garlic is no less than a boon for hypertension patients. Relaxation of blood vessels: A very powerful active compound called Allicin is found in garlic, which helps in relaxing our blood vessels. This makes blood circulation smooth and BP remains controlled. Reduction in bad cholesterol: By consuming it daily in the morning, the LDL i.e. bad cholesterol of the body starts reducing by 10 to 15 percent within a few weeks, which greatly reduces the risk of heart attack. 2. Boosts Immunity: Garlic is very beneficial for those who frequently get cold, cough or flu during the changing weather. It contains abundant antioxidants, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It makes the body’s immunity so strong that even minor seasonal diseases do not affect you. 3. Naturally detoxifies the liver (Liver Health) Garlic works as an excellent natural detoxifier for our liver. The sulfur compounds and antioxidants present in it boost the natural detox enzymes produced within the liver. Due to this, the toxins accumulated in the liver are easily removed and the oxidative stress of the liver is reduced. 4. Improves Gut Health and digestion: Garlic is also very beneficial for the stomach. According to Dr. Salim, such natural elements are found in raw garlic which work to increase and support the ‘good bacteria’ present in the stomach and intestines. This removes the problems of gas, indigestion and bloating and makes the digestive system work better. 5. Keeps blood sugar balanced (Blood Sugar Management) Garlic can also prove to be very helpful for people suffering from diabetes or pre-diabetes. The medicinal elements of garlic support the function and sensitivity of insulin in the body. If garlic is eaten every morning along with a proper diet and active lifestyle, it becomes much easier to manage blood sugar levels. Know from the doctor: What is the right way to eat garlic? Most of the people simply peel the garlic clove and chew it directly or swallow it with water, which is the wrong way. Dr. Salim Zaidi has told the right way to get 100% benefit from garlic: Crushing or chopping: Take 1 to 2 cloves of garlic every morning. Cut them into small pieces with a knife or crush them well with something heavy. The 10-minute rule: Don’t eat garlic immediately after crushing or chopping it. Leave it in the open air for 10 minutes. In fact, the ‘Allicin’ compound present in garlic becomes fully activated and powerful only when it comes in contact with air. How to eat: After 10 minutes, swallow these pieces with lukewarm water with or without chewing. Keep in mind, the maximum benefit is obtained by eating it on an empty stomach in the morning.