News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is the first day of the new year and we all must have made our ‘wishlist’. In this, keep good health at the top. In our Indian kitchen, food is considered incomplete without garlic. But today the talk is not about white garlic, but about ‘black garlic’.

After all, what is this black garlic?
Often people see it and think that it has gone bad, but the reality is something else. Ordinary white garlic is fermented at a specific temperature and humidity for several weeks. Through this process it changes its color and at the same time its properties increase manifold.

Why is it better than white garlic?

1. That bad smell disappears: Many people do not eat raw garlic because it causes bad breath. This is not a problem with black garlic. Its taste is slightly sweet and texture is jelly like.
2. True friend of heart: Increasing cholesterol is a big problem in today’s times. Black garlic helps in clearing the waste accumulated in the blood vessels. What would be an easier way than this to take care of your heart in this hectic life of the year 2026?
3. King of Sugar Control: It is also said to be very beneficial for diabetic patients. The amount of antioxidants in it is double that of white garlic, which helps in balancing the sugar level of the body.
4. Immunity and aging away: It has anti-aging properties. If you fall ill frequently or feel tired quickly, its consumption increases your immunity.

How to use it?
It is very easy to eat. You can eat 1-2 buds in the morning on an empty stomach or add it to your salads and pasta and enjoy its taste. It is easy to chew as it does not taste as pungent as raw garlic.

One thing while passing by…
Nature has given us the cure for every disease in the kitchen itself, if we need to be a little aware. This New Year, along with white garlic, make this ‘black gem’ also a part of your diet. Surely, the strength your body will get will thank you for a long time.

Once again, best wishes to you for the year 2026! Take care of your health, because only if you are healthy will you be happy.