Five reasons to include garlic in your diet

Abi Jackson recommends tucking into some fresh, raw garlic.

We’re all familiar with garlic’s flavour credentials — but how much do you know about its health-enhancing qualities? This foodie favourite doesn’t just pack a culinary punch. Packed with manganese, vitamins C and B6 and selenium, it’s also highly nutritious.

Of course, the usual rules apply: eating tonnes of garlic, or popping garlic extract supplements, won’t ‘undo’ other unhealthy habits, but there’s plenty of evidence to suggest it’s a worthy staple.