Six of Ten Flu Fighting Tips

Six of Ten Flu Fighting Tips	3/9/2010


It is the sulfur in garlic that gives this vegetable its famed status as a powerful immunity protector. The sulfur stimulates the immune system to produce more cells that protect against viruses and infections. Garlic also enhances the activity of macrophages, immune cells that engulf and destroy invading organisms. Garlic has proven anti-fungal and antibacterial properties - it is thought of almost as a natural antibiotic. Garlic Food Facts 1 cup of raw garlic cloves contains 45g carbs, 9g protein, and 3g fiber 1 clove contains 1g carbs, 0g protein and 0g fiber Note: Remember to crush garlic and let it sit for 10 minutes before cooking with it. This allows for the full release and cultivation of the beneficial chemicals. Other garlic tips: The longer you cook garlic, the milder it becomes, but it also loses its health punch. Second, do not bother with breath mints; the sulfur compounds that cause garlic breath are absorbed into the bloodstream and released into your breath through your lungs. SOURCES: 1. Sato T, Miyata G, "The Nutraceutical Benefit, Part IV: Garlic," Nutrition, 2000;16(9):787-788. 2. Rock, CL: Nutritional Factors in Cancer Prevention, Hematology l Oncology Clinical North America, October, 1998;12(5):975-991. Courtesy of dLife. For your Diabetes Life.