Superfoods – Garlic
Superfoods by definition are foods with high phytonutrient content. Phytonutrients are plant derived essential nutrients important to human health.
One of the “superfoods” that I incorporate into my daily nutrition is, garlic. Garlic contains protein, Vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as the minerals Iron, Selenium and Calcium. 
There are numerous health benefits, one being increasing the strength of the immune system. It has antibiotic, antifungal, antioxidant and antiviral properties. By having daily doses (minimum half clove per day), it helps to naturally fight off the common colds and flus. Garlic dates back to over 4,000 years ago, even back to the tombs of the Egyptian pharoahs!
Garlic also helps to support the circulatory system which may in turn help in lowering the risk of heart disease.
Garlic has the ability to lower total LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides, and increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol in your blood.
Garlic also comes in capsule form as a supplement in case the dishes you prepare are not suitable for garlic. However, natural and fresh is the preferred method.
Let me encourage you to get creative and add garlic to meals for that extra flavour as well as extra nutrients and health benefits!