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With a less pungent flavor and nearly twice the antioxidants of fresh garlic, Black Garlic—aged, fermented garlic—may be the best ugly food you eat.
WHY IT’S HEALTHY: The powerful antioxidants in black garlic protect your cells from disease and can even help you stay younger longer. “As we age, we ‘rust’ due to our body's use of oxygen to metabolize food, as well as sun, smoke, pollution, and many other factors, “Casagrande says. “Antioxidants may help slow the aging process by blocking that ‘rust’ from forming.“
HOW TO EAT IT: The gentle, sweet flavor of black garlic makes it a versatile superfood—add it into any recipe in which you’d use fresh garlic, from Pasta dishes to soups and stews