🧄 6. Garlic for Health – Talong, Kamatis, Sili, Ampalaya, Pipino, Sitaw, Patola, Upo, etc. “PH”

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✅ Improve cholesterol levels
✅ Anti-inflammatory
What it means: Garlic helps fight infection, supports heart health, and reduces inflammation.
Nutrients:
- Contains manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and selenium
- Rich in allicin, a compound with medicinal properties
Health Benefits:
Garlic can help lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and support immune function. It has natural antibacterial and antiviral properties.

How to Eat:
- Use fresh in pasta, dressings, or stir-fries
- Roast whole cloves for a mellow flavor
- Add raw to sauces for a bold kick
Garlic is not just a flavorful addition to meals—it has medicinal properties too. Rich in sulfur compounds like allicin, garlic helps reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and boost immunity.

Health Area	Benefit Description
❤️ Heart Health	Helps reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, lowering risk of heart disease.
🛡️ Immune Boost	Contains allicin, which enhances the immune response and fights off infections.
🧠 Brain Support	Antioxidants protect against oxidative stress and may reduce dementia risk.
🩸 Anti-inflammatory	Reduces inflammation, supporting better vascular and joint health.
🦠 Antibacterial/Antiviral	Natural compounds help fight harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.