Garlic (Allium sativum) goes in everything, except my smoothies and desserts!
As well as its punchy taste, my little friend contains an assortment of healthy nutrients and plant chemicals which have been extensively researched and could help protect garlic-fans from things like heart disease and cancer. It’s also totally awesome for the immune system as it can fight off nasties including colds, stomach bugs and even yeasty overgrowths.
- Top tip with garlic – chop or crush it before using, as this releases ‘allicin’ which is one of the major health-giving compounds in these little bulbs of joy. If you can handle it raw, even better.