Few things smell more amazing than garlic sauteing in a pan. The good news is that it’s actually pretty good for you to consume. Garlic contains vitamins C, B1 and B6, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium. Studies have also shown that garlic can lower your ‘bad’ cholesterol while raising your ‘good’ cholesterol. Furthermore, raw garlic has been shown to have antibacterial properties.