Garlic has been used as a health food for a long time. It is easily available in most of the countries and it can be eaten raw or can be cooked and boiled. It is very easy to mix garlic with your food and you can use garlic flakes, garlic powder or fresh garlic. Garlic belongs to the family of onions and shallots and is a very common ingredient in cooking across board. It has a strong pungent smell and has been long used for treating various ailments and health conditions. Not just that it adds a wonderful flavor to your food.