The Daily News – March 20, 2025

On today’s episode of The Daily News, if you’re the type who triples the garlic in every single recipe or proudly support some good old garlic breath, you might actually be onto something. Granted, your social life might take a hit, but your body could be saying thank you according to eating well. Garlic is packed with Allison, which is a sulfur compound that helps reduce inflammation and boost your immune system by supporting white blood cell levels. Now, studies also suggest it may have antiviral powers too, which I mean, especially around fall and winter means garlic could really help keep those sniffles at bay. Your heart also loves garlic. Research shows it can help lower LDL, which is the bad cholesterol, while giving HDL the good cholesterol, a nice healthy boost. And if blood pressures on your radar, garlic’s, antioxidants and bioactive compounds will be your new best friends supporting healthy blood flow without the need of a prescription, and it doesn’t stop there. It can also help balance blood sugar and feed the good bacteria in your gut as eating well points out. Garlic is a prebiotic, meaning it helps to fuel those friendly probiotics that keep your digestion happy. Studies even show it boosts gut microbial diversity, which I know it sounds fancy, but it just means that your gut loves garlic as much as you do. And let’s not forget about your brain thanks to its antioxidants. Garlic might help reduce neuroinflammation and keep you sharper as you age from head to toe. Garlic is the way to go, and if you’re looking to up your garlic intake, adding more to your diet is really easy. Just toss it into some pasta, maybe some soups, some stir fries, or even salsas, roast it, mince it or eat it raw. If you’re brave, live your life as you see fit. But if you’re worried about garlic breath, here’s a quick little hack. You can take it in supplement form or simply pair it with parsley or mint to keep things extra fresh. But a quick word of caution. Garlic can interact with medication for diabetes, blood pressure, or clotting. So check with your doctor if you’re taking any of those. And for those with IBS or reflux, it may stir up some trouble. So moderation is key. The bottom line here as eating well explains garlic isn’t just a flavor bomb, it’s a health powerhouse. Sure, it might be tough for a few friends in close quarters, but your heart, your gut, and your immune system will be praising you for it. So go ahead, triple that. Garlic, your body will thank you, even if your breath doesn’t. We’d like to get your thoughts though in the comments, and if you found this information helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell. As always, thank you so much for joining us on the Daily News.