Garlic cloves vs powdered garlic by My PersonaliTea in Canada

Powered garlic is much more convenient than whole, fresh garlic cloves when it comes to meal preparation. When cooking with fresh cloves or with the powdered version, the nutritional value of the fresh product will be reduced. One trick with powdered garlic is to mix it with a bit of water for 2-5 minutes before mixing into the dishes as a spice.

Health benefits of garlic

Contains potent medicinal properties. Garlic is part of the onions family. It contains sulfur compounds which are believed to bring some health benefits.
It is nutritious and low in calories. Garlic is rich in vitamins C, B6 and manganese.
It can combat sickness. E.g. the common cold. Garlic supplements are knowns to boost the function of the immune system. And can thus reduce the severity of common illnesses like the flu or common cold.
The active compounds in garlic can reduce blood pressure. High doses of garlic appear to improve blood pressure for those with high blood pressure (hypertension). E.g. the equivalent of about 4 cloves of garlic per day. In some cases supplements may be as effective as regular medications.
Garlic improves cholesterol levels. It may lower the risk of heart disease. Garlic supplements seem to reduce total and LDL cholesterol particularly in those that have high cholesterol. HDL cholesterol and triglycerides do not seem to be affected.
Garlic contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging which in turn may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.
It may improve athletic performance. Garlic has been shown that it may improve physical performance in lab animals and people with heart disease.
It may help detoxify heavy metals in the body. High doses of garlic, with the sulfur compounds in garlic, have been shown to protect against organ damage from heavy metal toxicity. Three doses of garlic each day outperformed the drug D-penicillamine in reducing symptoms.
Garlic may improve bone health. Garlic appears to have some benefits for bone health by increasing estrogen levels in females. A study in menopausal women found that a daily does of dry garlic extract, 2 grams of raw garlic, significantly decreased a marker of estrogen deficiency suggesting the supplement may have beneficial effects on bone health in women. Foods like garlic and onions may have beneficial effects on osteoarthritis.

Fresh vs Ground Garlic

	Fresh garlic cloves (6 cloves)	Powdered or ground garlic (0.75 tsp)
Calories	27	8
Protein	1g	0.4g
Calcium	3.3% RDA	0.2% RDA
Iron	1.7% RDA	0.7% RDA
Selenium	3.7% RDA	0.9% RDA
Vitamin C	15% RDA	1% RDA

Comparison between garlic cloves and powdered/ground garlic.

References

https://growagoodlife.com/homemade-garlic-powder/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2021/06/25/garlic-powder-tips/
https://www.livestrong.com/article/268286-benefits-of-garlic-powder/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic
https://foodtolive.com/healthy-blog/garlic-powder-vs-fresh-garlic-compare/
https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/a19140136/raw-garlic-vs-garlic-powder/

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