The health benefits of garlic

[Jaxom]

Today, scientists have proven that this little bulb, a member of the onion family, really is a wunderkind. Rich in amino acids, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and selenium, garlic also contains allicin, a sulfur compound responsible for its characteristic odor.

Released when a clove is chopped, crushed or chewed, allicin has been shown to have powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties, and studies have proven its effectiveness in the prevention of cancers in laboratory animals. Other compounds in garlic are known to possess anti-inflammatory properties.
to read more and enjoy some of the recipies in this news item go to http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/...1433?rss=local
There is Cream of Garlic Soup With Root Vegetables, Chicken With Dates, Olive Oil and general tips on using Garlic.

[Lesley Jay]

If you want more recipes using garlic go to www.uktvfood.co.uk Just type garlic into the search and you will be amazed at how many there are.

[nick the grief]

Useless bit of info - It was used by Russian solders during WW2 when they ran out of penecillin as well!