The world has loved garlic for centuries. In fact, research suggests that the bulbous flowering plant was enjoyed across Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and many more ancient civilizations. And in modern-day US, many people still can’t get enough. In fact, one study from 2018 noted that nearly a quarter of Americans think that garlic makes everything taste better. And, honestly, we have to agree. To prove it, here are some of our favorite garlicky vegan recipes. But first, is garlic good for your health, too?
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What are the health benefits of garlic?
Garlic, which is closely related to onions, scallions, leeks, chives, and shallots, is loved for its distinctive and pungent flavor, but this plant doesn’t just taste good. It’s also good for our health.
It’s rich in nutrients, for example, vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, fiber, and manganese,…