Did you Know this About Garlic?

Does Garlic Really Keep Vampires Away?

• April 19th of every year is national garlic day.
• Garlic is actually considered both a vegetable and an herb.
• Garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years since ancient Greek and Roman times.
• Garlic is believed to ward off heart disease, cancer, colds, and flu. The consumption of garlic lowers blood cholesterol levels. and reduces the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
• Garlic is said to fight off evil spirits and keep vampires away.
• The smell of garlic can be removed by running your hands
  under cold water while rubbing a stainless steel object.
• Garlic is a member of the onion family which also includes
  leeks and shallots.
• The majority of garlic (90%) grown in the United States comes from California.
• Egyptian slaves built the pyramids on a diet of garlic,
  bread, and water.
• In medieval times, garlic was regarded as an antidote to drunkenness and overeating.
• There are over 300 varieties of garlic grown all over the world.

To learn more about the health benefits of garlic, click on this link: The Health Benefits of Cooked Garlic

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