Garlic is one of those things – you either love it or you hate it. Most people do enjoy the taste of garlic though, and it can enhance the flavour of anything it accompanies. It has also been studied and shown to have a multitude of healthy properties.
Garlic is part of the onion family. Native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran, it has been consumed by people for thousands of years. Some are more sensitive to it than others though, and consuming fresh garlic can lead to heartburn, nausea or diarrhea. Lightly cooking it reduces these potential side effects and can render it more palatable.
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