Indian cuisine shares a special penchant for garlic. The perennial herb is part of so many of our curries, stews, and broths. Garlic is packed with antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is a storehouse of vital minerals like phosphorous, calcium, potassium, iron and copper.  Most of garlic's health benefits come from allicin, a sulfurous compound present in garlic, which gives it the pungent smell and taste. From boosting immunity to digestion to maintaining heart health by keeping blood pressure in check, garlic is one of the healthiest superfoods you can add to your diet. Turns out that garlic could also do wonders in keeping your blood sugar levels in check. Most nutritionists often recommend including fresh garlic in a diabetes diet.  We tell you the benefits of garlic.