Garlic

Over the years, in different countries and cultures, garlic has been heralded as a natural wonder drug; it has been claimed to cure a vast array of health problems, and promote a long and healthy life. But how can you know which claims to believe, and the benefits you can expect to find if you use garlic yourself?

This book provides the information you need to make the right choices. It looks at all the health claims that have been made over the years and explores their reliability. It explains the history of garlic as a natural remedy and the factual background, and offers advice about how to take it, including the merits of capsules for anyone concerned about the 'breath question'! Best of all there are simple, appealing recipes to help you make garlic part of your everyday diet.

Part One

• 1 What's so special about garlic?
• 2 Garlic for your health
• 3 Garlic as a remedy for common ailments
• 4 How to use garlic

Part Two: Recipes

• Salads
• Soups
• Vegetables
• Cheese
• Sauces, dips, pâté, etc.
• Nuts
• Pasta
• Fish
• Chicken
• Lamb

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