November 8, 2007 | Food & drink, Health

Garlic. And lots of it. And raw.  Studies have shown that garlic reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, neutralizes carcinogens, and fights infection.

It isn’t as potent after it’s cooked, so eat it raw if you can stand it. I wouldn’t recommend biting into it like an apple (though I know people who do). But here are a couple ways to try it:

• Crush a clove into olive oil with a bit of lemon juice and use as a salad dressing.
• Crush a couple cloves, mix with a cup of cheese, and add enough mayo to make it stick together. Then stuff a tomato with it, or spread it on a slice of crusty warm bread.

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1. Patrick says:

   
   

   Having been to three Hudson Valley Garlic Festivals in NY, I wish I could spread out the quantity I ate there over a year-long period. I purchased some raw pickled garlic there and I assume it has the same affects.

   November 8th, 2007 at 4:18 pm

2. stacey says:

   
   

   i love your site and loved letting others know about too! come over when you can and receive your friday fuzzy! thanks for all the great resources and ideas you provide.

   November 9th, 2007 at 8:03 am

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