ALLIUM SATIVAUM
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates – often called the father of Western medicine, prescribed garlic to treat a variety of medical conditions, respiratory problems, parasites, poor digestion, and fatigue. And modern science has confirmed many of these beneficial health effects.
Most of garlic’s health benefits are caused by Allicin, which is formed when a garlic clove is split – either chopped, crushed, or chewed… and it is only briefly present in fresh garlic after it’s been cut or crushed, so this is why fresh garlic is the best way to get the amazing health benefits.
Allicin is an antibiotic that can help fight viral and bacterial infections and bacteria, and suppress the growth of fungi elements. It is high in antioxidants which help prevent or slow oxidative damage in your body. These antioxidant properties can help prevent certain cognitive diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s. Garlic is also a powerful detox food.
NZ grown, in Nuhaka, Hawkes Bay
Organically Grown, undergoing Organic Certification
Hand grown, using Biodynamics
garlic – flavour and medicine!
NATURE’S LEGENDARY MEDICINAL VEGETABLE
As well as being a culinary staple in most kitchens – garlic has also been well documented throughout history for potent medical purposes. During both World War I and II, soldiers were given garlic to prevent gangrene. It was also used as an antiseptic and applied to wounds to prevent infection.
Garlic is used in most cuisines in the world, and can transform the simplest of meals. Most will know it’s intense and unique flavor, it generally has a hot pungency followed by a very subtle hint of sweetness. It mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking. Use it in dishes that are sautéed, baked, roasted, and braised, and add it to soups, sauces, marinades, spice rubs, and stir-frys.
Why is Nutopia Garlic SO good for you?
Our Soil Health
We are lucky enough to have a small farm on Loamy River Soil, which has been farmed Organically and Biodynamically for over 20 years. The soil is very fertile, and free draining. We use only natural plant nutrition and beneficial controls to maintain soil health, and in turn to strengthen the plants and nutritional content. These are intrinsic parts of Biodynamic Farming.
Organics and Biodynamics
Biodynamics is a low tech way of gardening – connecting with the land, the soil, and the natural Lunar and Cosmic rhythms. Aiming to be as self sufficient as possible, and using different systems on the farm together, in harmony. Plants, herbs, animal manure and organs are used to cure and strengthen other plants. We have been using Biodynamics methods ourselves, and the past owner of this land also used these methods, and he noticed an immense positive change in the topsoil and the soil fertility.
Small Farm, hand Grown
Our farm is only 1.5 acres, and we tend it mostly by hand as this has less impact on the soil. We plant by hand, and Organic and Biodynamic preparations and feeds are applied by hand Sprayer, so we are in constant contact with the crop and it’s needs. Again we harvest by hand and store for a full 5 weeks to allow the garlic to cure well for longer storage. And sell locally or send direct to you anywhere in NZ 🙂
“let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food” hippocrates
