Garlic: Nothing Beats Fresh Garlic

Freshly crushed garlic is better for the heart than dried garlic, scientists are reporting. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
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A new study reports what scientists term the first scientific evidence that freshly crushed garlic has more potent heart-healthy effects than dried garlic. Scheduled for the Aug. 12 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, it also challenges the widespread belief that most of garlic's benefits are due to its rich array of antioxidants.

The truth will out.

Nothing in the world beats garlic. Now comes 'scientific' evidence that fresh garlic is the best. It beats that dried stuff people use in recipes when they don't make the time to chop up fresh garlic. Or that powdery stuff many people sprinkle on their pizza as they gobble up a slice at the local pizzaria.

The moral of the story: take the few moments it requires to chop chop chop some fresh garlic when you're cooking...whatever. Chopping garlic is so easy and simple. Teach it to your children. Don't marry someone who doesn't do it. Practice it whenever you have a chance. Dream about it. Bottle the scent and wear it on special occasions. Become an advocate. Become Johnny or Janey Garlic-seed.

A day without fresh garlic is like a day without sunshine.