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Is garlic a superfood or just a vampire repellent? Garlic is an herb used widely as a flavoring in cooking. It is one of the most indispensable ingredients around, and plays a central role in Mediterranean and Asian cooking. When buying fresh Garlic, avoid any bulbs that are sprouting, a garlic bulb should feel heavy, solid, and firm. You can store whole bulbs for up to two months in those specialty terra-cotta storage jars in a cool dry place. Do not store in plastic bags. You can freeze…

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Garlic belongs to the Allium genus, making it a close relative to chives, onions, scallions, leeks, and shallots. Scientifically referred to as Allium sativum, garlic has been used for human consumption for thousands of years. Archaeological research shows that major ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Chinese, Babylonians, the Romans and the Greeks used garlic as medicine, as well as for food flavoring (1). One of the most beneficial nutrients found in garlic is allicin...

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