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Garlic.... Smells bad is good

“When used for a period of 4 weeks, garlic usually lowers total cholesterol levels by about 4-12% and blood pressure by 2-7%” – Natural Medicines, Comprehensive Database 2003

For thousands of years, garlic has been noted to have medicinal properties. Recent studies have shown that eating garlic may protect against heart disease by lowering total blood cholesterol and high blood pressure. Garlic can be used as a powder, oil or in supplement pill form.

The best source is the fresh garlic clove because it offers more of active ingredient allicin than the supplements. Consult with a doctor or a dietitian before consuming garlic or any other herb in quantities beyond those ordinarily used in cooking.

“Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good.” - Alice May Brock


Holiday Health

Traditional foods during the holidays bring comfort and link us with our past. Take small portions of a variety of your favorite dishes but recognize when you are full. Eat foods in moderation while making healthier choices so not to deprive yourself.

Focus on weight maintenance rather than weight loss. Make time for physical activity and allow for quiet time to free yourself from anxiety. Remember the spirit of the holidays!

“To insure good health: Eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” -William Loden

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