Garlic is an integral ingredient in most households. Its distinct taste adds flavour to any meal. It is also commonly used as a home remedy because of its vital nutrients and medicinal properties.

Garlic is rumoured to cure colds, reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol and ... fry a whole peeled clove of garlic in olive oil until its golden, then remove the garlic.

Dr Chris van Tulleken sets out to test the health claim made for three foods – beetroot, garlic and watermelon. It’s said they can all reduce our blood pressure but what’s the truth?

Blood pressure can be a tricky beast to tame, with sudden spikes often brought on by stress, boozing or forgetting to take your meds. Home remedies like lemon and garlic are often touted as quick ...

One expert draws the line between home remedies that lower blood pressure and those that won’t have much affect at all ...

They can build up on artery walls, restricting blood ... like garlic, onion, leek, cabbage, horseradish, and broccoli sprouts, along with common vegetable oils like soybean and olive oil.