This is the seventh installment of our alkaline foods series where we feature a food from A-Z, sharing the benefits of the food along with suggested recipes to try!
G is for Garlic
Garlic contains protein, potassium, vitamins A, B, B2 and C, calcium, zinc, germanium and much more.
Garlic promotes health in many ways including:
- Protective effect against cancer
- Natural antibiotic/anti-fungal effective against toxic bacteria, viruses, and fungus
- Antioxidant which fights free radicals
- Lowers cholesterol
- Helps maintain healthy blood circulation
- Helps regulate blood pressure
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Helps strengthen your body’s defenses against allergies
- Helps loosen plaque from the artery walls
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels
- Kills and expels parasites
Garlic recipes to try:
- Roasted Garlic Onion Soup
- Vegan Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
- Veggie Pita Pizza
- Veggie Chili
- Veggie Steam Fry
- Stuffed Eggplant
- Pico de Gallo
- Raw Zucchini Salad
- Lemon Asparagus
- Veggie Faux Hamburger Helper
- Eggplant Marinara
Other alkaline foods that start with G:
- Grasses (all)
- Green drinks
- Green beans
- Gluten free breads/wraps
- Green tea
- Goat milk
For more alkaline recipes from around the web, visit and follow our Alkaline Diet & Recipes Pinterest board. Stay tuned for the next installment of our alkaline foods series: H is for Himalayan Sea Salt.