We\u2019ve all been there: skipped eating that garlic knot during our first date, or chewed some mints right after having a heavy pasta meal. Garlic is famous for being extremely loud. It doesn\u2019t really care about your social life and doesn\u2019t give a damn about how your breath smells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, once start looking look past the smell, and the outdated legends about repelling vampires, garlic is one of the most effective foods you can give your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is the twist, however: if you really want to experience all the health effects, you have to consume it raw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To clarify, don\u2019t get me wrong here, there\u2019s probably nothing better than roasting an entire head of garlic to a soft, sweet, and buttery consistency. However, cooking completely transforms the chemical composition of it. As far as its health benefits go, cooking garlic essentially kills them off.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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