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| potential cancer-causing substances and prevents tumor growth. Garlic compounds also stimulate production of the amino acid glutathione, a potent antioxidant. Researchers believe garlic's antioxidant powers may be even stronger than those of vitamin E. |
| Garlic not only kills bacteria but also stimulates the immune system, which helps the body fight infectious diseasesand possibly cancer and AIDS as well. It also thins the blood, helping to prevent dangerous blood clots, and lowers blood pressure. |
| One thing garlic may not do, howeverdespite myriad reports to the contraryis lower blood cholesterol levels. New research indicates that garlic clove supplements have no effect on cholesterol. Still, further tests need to be done before the results are conclusive. |
| Try it in . . . just about anythingexcept desserts! |
| Lemon Balm |
| With its sweet and tangy taste, lemon balm makes a great addition to summer salads and soups. The volatile oil citronella and other flavonoids help calm the nerves and treat mild depression; some researchers believe it can help treat migraine. Lemon balm also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help soothe indigestion. |
| Try it in . . . fruit salads, tea. |
| Licorice |
| The root of the licorice plant is a powerful healing herb. Licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid, a phytonutrient fifty times sweeter than sugar that acts as a potent anti-inflammatory and also as an |
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