Spotlight on Garlic

Garlic’s Health Benefits: Although garlic is commonly known to cause bad breath, this onion genus packs serious health benefits besides aroma and flavor. The research on this clove proves that it is healthy and nutritious. A 2014 meta-analysis of 14 different studies found that garlic intake may help decrease risk for stomach cancer. Another 2013 meta-analysis on 39 studies discovered that garlic intake greater than 2 months decreased overall cholesterol and lowered LDL cholesterol, while slightly increasing HDL cholesterol levels. Even more, garlic is shown to help weight control. A 2011 study done on mice found that garlic intake increased body temperature and reduced the weight of adipose (fat) tissue. Hence, garlic is a valuable nutrient to our health in many ways. Need ideas to add garlic in your diet? Here is a unique way to add this smelly bulb in your life: Garlic-Rubbed Cabbage Steaks

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Ingredients: -1 head of organic green cabbage -2-3 large garlic cloves, smashed -freshly ground black pepper -garlic salt -spray olive oil

Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Peel off first layer of cabbage leaf. Slice in 1 inch from top to bottom. Rub both sides of cabbage with halved garlic cloves. Spray both sides of cabbage with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and add garlic salt and pepper. Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes and then flip steaks over to roast for an additional 30 minutes until lightly brown and crispy. Enjoy 🙂