By Jeanette Schwensen and Sanjiv Naddan
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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!
Side Kicks
Scallions Shallots LeeksOnions
Scallions
Onion
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