BY JEANETTE SCHWENSEN AND SANJIV NADDAN

GARLIC

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 rootOver 300 different types are garlic known today Ex. Softneck Garlic, Silverskin garlic, Hardneck Garlic

The garlic plant

History

Originated Central AsiaSpread throughout the MediterraneanSpread throughout Egypt around 3,000BCIt is mentioned in ancient Egyptian, Greek,

Indian, and Chinese manuscripts

Phyochemicals

Dially Sulpate: 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)

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-BacterialPrevents Heart diseaseLowers Cholesterol LevelsStrengthens the Cardiovascular SystemPrevents prostate, skin, colon, breast and stomach cancerLower LDL Cholesterol levels and raise HDL Cholesterol LevelsPrevents Colds and fluFights germs that cause tuberculosisGood Source of Vitamin B6Lowers Blood Pressure Promotes weight loss

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 powderIf you have a sensitive stomach consume less:

it can irritate the stomach linningCan thin blood so if you’re:

- pregnant- having a surgical procedure-bleeding disorders

Eat less then the normal amount

Super Onions!!!

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Super Garlic!

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Scallions Shallots LeeksOnions

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Leek

Shallot

How does garlic grow?

•Grows in the ground•The green leaf can be seen •Produces a flower •We eat the root

Diet choices

Commonly used as a flavor additiveProbably used in a lot of your mealsFound in more main dishes/appetierzers not

dessertsUsed in almost all cultures/countries in the world

Dishes from other countries

Greece: Hummus GyrosAsia: 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.)PizzaRoasted garlic

Garlic desserts

In some places of the world garlic desserts are common

Garlic sorbetGarlic ice creamGarlic smoothiesGarlic chocolate chip cookiesGofta (Indian style dessert)

Garlic chocolate chip cookie recipe

10 fresh garlic cloves boiling water 1/2 cup pure 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

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.

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!

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