Bless Her Heart

Garlic has ancient roots in Central Asia – dating back at least 5,000 years.

But it was especially important to the ancient Egyptians and Romans.

Egyptian pyramid builders and Roman soldiers both relied on garlic for their strength and endurance.

They believed that garlic instilled courage and strength.

Since these ancient times, garlic has been used to ward off everything from the common cold and flu to…cancer, cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure,

Garlic is now available in tablet and oil form in hopes of curing whatever ails you.

Not only is garlic used for medical purposes.

Most of us cook with at least one clove of garlic per week, if not per day

Garlic is widely used in different cuisines around the world as a key ingredient in main dishes, marinades, pasta, salads, sauces, soups  and vegetables.

Garlic tea is a great way to enjoy all that garlic has to offer both in terms of nutrition and of taste.

Honestly, there is no proof that garlic tea actually cures anything…just speculation.

Yet not only the Romans and Egyptians believed in the power of garlic tea. Other ethnic groups – Greeks, Chinese, Japanese, Native Americans – also believed in the power of garlic tea.

I’m not going to be the one to convince you of all the reasons that you should try garlic tea. I simply thought that this was a unique way to use leftover garlic.

Not to mention the fact that being a true Southerner, I love tea…

Especially if it can keep me and my kids from getting whatever all the other kids in school might be exposing my kids to as far as germs and sickness.

Am I the only peron in America that sometimes misses having to stand six feet apart from each other and wear face masks?

Please don’t spit on me while you’re talking.

Please don’t breathe flu and cold germs on me…I catch anything that passes my way, except for baseballs and footballs.

Wonder what someone would do now if I even dared to ask them to stand six feet away from me or wear a face mask  in my house… (?!)…

So it’s worth a try…

Right(?!)…

Garlic tea bags are available online or in health food stores.

But you can easily brew up some homemade garlic tea at home.

Here’s how…

• 3 cloves of garlic
• 3C water
• ½C lemon juice
• 2Tbsp honey

Peel the garlic cloves. Cut them in half. Fill a saucepan with 3C water. Bring the water to a boil. Add the garlic. Reduce the heat. Simmer 10min. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and honey. Feel free to also add ginger. Take out the garlic before drinking. Serve warm.

Typically, to get the best health benefits of garlic tea, you should consume one or two cups of garlic tea per day. However, this may vary depending on individual health objectives and tolerance levels.