Garlic

Garlic

Garlic is considered by some to be the world's most healing food. Boasting more than 100 sulfur compounds, the unmistakable smell and flavor of garlic is due to a phytonutrient called allicin.

The "stinking rose" is a natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent and has been used as far back as the time of Hippocrates as a medicine.

Recent research shows garlic benefits the cardiovascular system, promotes cellular health and aids in cancer prevention, is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and even helps to balance blood sugar.

Along with allicin, garlic also delivers phytonutrients including allicin, ajoene and sulfides.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=5,346

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Purchase firm, plump bulbs of garlic with dry, papery skins. Store fresh garlic in an open container in a cool, dark place for up to 8 weeks. Once a clove is broken from the bulb, the individual cloves will keep from 3 to 10 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-clove(s) GARLIC,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 9

Calories: 4

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	1 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.99 g	*
Sugars	0.03 g	*
Fiber	0.06 g	*
Protein	0.19 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0.27 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.94mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.05 mg	0%
Folate	0.09 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.02 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	5.4 mg	1%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	0.05 mg	0%
Magnesium	0.75 mg	0%
Manganese	0.05 mg	2%
Phosphorous	4.6 mg	0%
Potassium	12 mg	0%
Selenium	0.43 mcg	1%
Sodium	0.51 mg	0%
Zinc	0.03 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0.15 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0.48 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).