Garlic

Also known as Lehsun. The bulb of garlic, the most commonly used part of the plant, is divided into numerous fleshy sections called cloves. Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment. Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol and thin the blood, which helps prevent stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease. Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system. It blocks the growth of cancer cells; therefore, people who eat garlic tend to develop less stomach and colon cancers. Garlic is also alleged to help regulate blood sugar levels. Regular and prolonged use of therapeutic amounts of aged garlic extracts lower blood homocysteine level.