California Travel Tips
Garlic is the Spice of Life at Gilroy Festival
Published on: July 18, 2018
While July means many things to different people, we at SeeCalifornia.com always thinks of Gilroy Garlic Festival, one of the best-attended, most popular food events in the State of California. Usually held the last weekend in July, this year you’ll find Gourmet Alley, chef demos, Garlic BBQ challenge and the new Garlic Chef Jr. contest for kids. There are dozens of bands performing, food tastes such as garlic ice cream, and activities for all ages.
Garlic health benefits
- Used in Italy, Greece, China and Egypt in ancient times as medicine
- Sulfur compounds allicin, diallyl disulfide and s-allyl cysteine enter through the digestive tract and spread through the body to do good work
- Rich in manganese, vitamins B6 & C, selenium and fiber
- Garlic supplements significantly help reduce blood pressure
- Can lower bad cholesterol (LDL)
- Contains antioxidants
- Outperforms some drugs in reducing effects of heavy metal toxicity
Not all garlic is the same!
- Garlic from China often is grown in untreated sewage
- Is doused in chemicals to stop sprouting
- Chemicals to whiten garlic
- Chemicals to kill insects and plant matter
- Is often fumigated with methyl bromide, toxic to both humans and animals causing chemical burns, kidney & central nervous system damage
Gilroy garlic
- Bill Christopher, president & CEO of Christopher Ranch in Gilroy, is proud of the company’s line of superior garlic products, including organic.
- A 2lb. bag of fresh Christopher Ranch (#1 seller) garlic from Gilroy usually can be found in Costco. (christopherranch.com)
- Businesses such as the Garlic Shoppe (garlicdude.com) in Gilroy make great road stops, or you can buy online.
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