Superfoods For a Detox: Garlic

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We are counting down the top superfoods for a detox diet, which brings us to today’s topic: garlic. 

Garlic is said to be one of the most effective natural medicinal foods available. It is a readily available superfood that can be found in whole form, clove form, or crushed at most supermarkets and produce markets. You can even grow it in your home during all weather conditions and locations. If you are starting a detox diet, you may notice that garlic is listed on several recipes and in many guides. Here are a few reasons why along with how to add garlic effectively to your daily routine.

Benefits of Adding Garlic to Your Daily Routine

Immune system resistance and building your immune system is one of the main benefits of adding garlic to your daily routine. Here is why. When you start your detox, your body will go through a bit of a shock. Remember, it is used to preservatives and to all manner of chemicals. When you start to remove and replace foods, even for the better, it can cause your immune system to have some issues. Garlic will help your immune system defend itself so you don't fall sick during the early stages of the detox or just following the detox. 

Reduced blood pressure issues and reducing the chances of high blood pressure risk factors is another benefit of garlic. Even your performance in your exercise routine or in the gym can be improved greatly by adding garlic to your daily routine. 

How to Add Garlic to Your Daily Routine

You may be wondering the best ways to add garlic to your daily routine in order to get the most benefit from the superfood. Adding it to organic butter or spreads is an easy way to add flavor to the spreads and get the benefits of raw garlic in your diet. You can also add it to soups and stews. If you really need a full powerful dose of garlic you can go with supplements, just make sure they are vegan to ensure their quality throughout the processing of the garlic into a dehydrated form.  

As with any other superfood, make sure you are getting garlic that is fresh and whole. You are also looking for garlic that is marked as vegan or non-GMO. This will help ensure that nothing artificial or chemical based was used during the growing process or shipping process of the garlic. 

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