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Garlic
The average person eats about 2 pounds of garlic per year which is equivalent to about 300 cloves!
NUTRITION
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Garlic is a good source of several nutrients, such as:
Manganese strengthens bone health, assists with antioxidant function protecting you from aging and chronic disease, and plays a part in your metabolism and wound healing.
Vitamin B6 is involved in converting food in the body to energy.
Vitamin C protects tissues supporting your entire body. It’s an antioxidant defending you from disease and the effects of aging. Your body’s ability to take in iron also improves with Vitamin C.
WAYS TO EAT AND COOK WITH GARLIC
This vegetable goes with everything saucy, sweet and tangy!
Garlic Cilantro Yogurt Dip: Mix together 3 Tablespoon chopped cilantro, 4 finely cut garlic cloves (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder), 4 Tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3 Tablespoons oil, and 1 cup Greek yogurt. Serve with vegetables or chips.
Roasted Garlic: Doing this makes garlic caramelize, soft, buttery and sweet. You can spread it on toast, mix it into dips, or use it to flavor everyday dishes. Start by preheating the oven or a toaster oven to 400ºF. Cut off the top of the garlic head. Wrap the head in a tinfoil pouch. Before closing the pouch, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Close the tinfoil package to completely cover the garlic. Place in a shallow baking dish. Bake for 30-40 minutes until soft and fragrant. When the garlic is cooled enough to handle, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their paper-like covering. Place in the fridge for 10 days. Freeze and garlic will keep for months.
Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 clove
Amount per serving Calories 4.5
Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0g 0% Sodium 0.5mg 0% Potassium 12mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0% Sugar 0g Protein 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 1% Calcium 0% Iron 0% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B6 2% Magnesium 0.7% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
