Re: Great Bulbs of Garlic - RealAge Tip of the Day

August 8, 2000

> Tip of the Day

> Great Bulbs of Garlic

>

> When it comes to foods that really work for you, garlic is

> as good as it gets.

>

> This pungent bulb offers a plethora of health benefits.

> For starters, studies show that people who consume garlic

> regularly have lower cholesterol levels. Other research

> indicates that garlic thins the blood--specifically by

> preventing platelets from sticking together and

> clotting--and that may translate into lower blood pressure

> as well as a diminished risk of heart disease and stroke.

>

> What's less well known is that garlic gets much of its

> goodness from its high selenium content, a trace mineral

> that has been heralded for its antioxidant and

> cancer-fighting properties. In fact, if you load your meals

> with lots of garlic, you shouldn't need to add a selenium

> supplement to your diet.

>

> RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet--including 5 servings

> of vegetables per day--can make your RealAge as much as 4

> years younger.

>

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