Garlic under your pillow
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You sleep better with a garlic clove under your pillow. Garlic contains sulfur-containing substances that, in combination with the aroma, have a calming effect. Don’t be afraid that in the morning your whole room will smell like garlic; you will only notice the smell when you lie on your pillow. An added benefit is that it keeps mosquitoes away.
Garlic in the pan
In addition to improving sleep quality, garlic is a natural antibiotic that helps keep the digestive tract clean. It contains antioxidants, which have an anti-inflammatory and restorative effect. Garlic also contains a wide range of minerals, such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc, as well as a number of B vitamins. But to experience the effects of this, you have to eat a lot of garlic. One clove weighs only six grams.
Too much garlic is not good
It is not recommended to eat more than three garlic cloves a day. For example, a consequence of too much garlic can be dizziness due to anemia, or that red blood cells are affected. Your stomach and intestinal mucosa can be damaged, so that your intestinal wall absorbs nutrients less well. You will also get a heavier smell of sweat and mouth smell. For under your pillow, the amount does not matter. Feel free to put a few cloves there, skin and all.
Delicious with garlic
- Roasted chickpeas with garlic and Parmesan
- Penne with garlic chicken and broccoli
- Penne with chili garlic crumbs
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