What Can Garlic Do For You?

5/8/2021

You may have heard the phrase “let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food” from ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. But did you know he would prescribe garlic to people as treatment for a variety of conditions? Modern human research has now backed up his claims in what garlic can do for you:

• Lower Blood Pressure
The anti-inflammatory properties of garlic help blood flow through your body easier, which may result in lower blood pressure overall. A study found that people that supplemented with 600-1,500 mg of aged garlic lowered blood pressure by up to 10%.

• Lower Cholesterol
Over time, garlic supplementation may lower LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol levels while keeping HDL (the “good” stuff) levels where they’re at.

• Heart Health
Aside from the two benefits mentioned above, garlic may also relax hardened blood vessels and reduce blood clots by increasing nitric oxide production.

• Immunity Boost
Garlic can decrease the number of times you get a cold throughout the year, shorten the amount of time you have symptoms, and decrease their severity.

• Boost Athletic Performance
The heart-boosting benefits of garlic can lead to an increase in athletic performance. Some participants in a study found that their peak heart rate improved and they could exercise longer without feeling as tired.

• Antioxidants
Regular garlic use may lead to things like improved brain function and even softer skin thanks to the antioxidants it contains.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born. Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you. Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN. Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose.

Amanda coaches individually as well as continues to drive their business. Any questions about personal coaching can be directed to her at amanda@simplypreppedmeals.com

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