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By Jeanette Schwensen and Sanjiv Naddan

Explore the fascinating world of garlic, a root vegetable with a sharp flavor and numerous health benefits. Discover its history, phytochemical properties, and diverse culinary uses worldwide. Learn about its cultivation, recommended daily intake, and interesting facts. From inhibiting tumor growth to preventing heart disease, garlic is truly a superfood essential for vibrant health.

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By Jeanette Schwensen and Sanjiv Naddan

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  1. Garlic By Jeanette Schwensen and SanjivNaddan

  2. Garlic Facts Super food: Super food is a term sometimes used to describe food with high phyto nutrient content that may confer health benefits as a result Garlic comes from the Old English garleac meaning “spear leek” Has a very sharp distinct flavor and smell It’s a root Over 300 different types are garlic known today Ex. Softneck Garlic, Silverskin garlic, Hardneck Garlic

  3. The garlic plant

  4. History Originated Central Asia Spread throughout the Mediterranean Spread throughout Egypt around 3,000BC It is mentioned in ancient Egyptian, Greek, Indian, and Chinese manuscripts

  5. Phyochemicals DiallySulpate: Can lower the levels of hip osteoarthritis in women.  Alliin: This phytochemical is used to treat Oxygen Toxicity Ajoene: antioxidant, anti-clotting factor(prevents blood clots), and inhibits tumor cells growth,. Allicin: decreace blood pressure, antioxidant, reduce blood cholesterols and can prevent Atherosclerosis (excessive deposits of fats in the artery)

  6. Health Benefits Anti-inflammatory Anti-Bacterial Prevents Heart disease Lowers Cholesterol Levels Strengthens the Cardiovascular System Prevents prostate, skin, colon, breast and stomach cancer Lower LDL Cholesterol levels and raise HDL Cholesterol Levels Prevents Colds and flu Fights germs that cause tuberculosis Good Source of Vitamin B6 Lowers Blood Pressure Promotes weight loss

  7. How much should we eat? Average person should eat: 2-5 g of fresh garlic daily. 0.4 gram to 1.2 grams of dried garlic powder If you have a sensitive stomach consume less: it can irritate the stomach linning Can thin blood so if you’re: - pregnant - having a surgical procedure -bleeding disorders Eat less then the normal amount

  8. Super Onions!!! Side kick Side kick Super Garlic! Side kick Side kick

  9. Side Kicks Scallions Shallots Leeks Onions Leek Scallions Onion Shallot

  10. How does garlic grow? • Grows in the ground • The green leaf can be seen • Produces a flower • We eat the root

  11. Diet choices Commonly used as a flavor additive Probably used in a lot of your meals Found in more main dishes/appetierzers not desserts Used in almost all cultures/countries in the world

  12. Dishes from other countries Greece: Hummus Gyros Asia: Stir fry Garlic chicken Garlic naan (flat bread with garlic spread from India) Africa: Garlic prawns Sosaties (skewered marinated lamb) Mexico: Sopa de Ajo Mexicana (garlic mexican soup) Garlic sauce (to put mix with rice meat and beans) Italy: Pasta with most any type of sauce (marinara, alfredo etc.) Pizza Roasted garlic

  13. Garlic desserts In some places of the world garlic desserts are common Garlic sorbet Garlic ice cream Garlic smoothies Garlic chocolate chip cookies Gofta (Indian style dessert)

  14. Garlic chocolate chip cookie recipe 1. Drop garlic cloves into boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender; peel cloves and chop, then soak in maple syrup for 20 to 30 minutes. 2. While cloves are soaking, cream together the butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. 3. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then add to cream mixture; stir the chocolate chips into the mixture (you can add a 1/2 cup of chopped nuts at this time, if you like). 4.Pour the garlic and syrup through a strainer, draining the syrup, and add the chopped cloves to cookie batter; stir well. 5. Drop the cookie batter by tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. 6. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned (careful not to overcook!). 7. Remove from oven and cool on racks. 10 fresh garlic cloves boiling water 1/2 cuppure maple syrup 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups chocolate chips Makes about 4 dozen cookies

  15. Interesting Facts The Egyptians worshiped garlic and placed it in ancient burial tombs The majority of garlic (90%) grown in the United States comes from California The psychological term for fear of garlic is alliumphobia It was even once used to treat acne, warts, and toothaches For the prevention of sunburn, field workers in the Mediterranean regions would rub slices of garlic on their lips and noses April 19th is National Garlic Day!

  16. Sources http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodhistory/a/garlichistory.htm http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodhistory/a/garlichistory.htm http://www.kew.org/plant-cultures/plants/garlic_history.html http://www.3chicks.com/forum/whole-foods-lifestyle/90444-superfoods-list-sidekicks-superfoods-rx-pratt-books-1-2-a.html

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