TIDBITS - a.k.a. GARLIC TRIVIA

What Makes
Garlic Good
For You?

• Studies have shown garlic can control acne, suppress the growth of tumors, and is a potent antioxidant good for cardiovascular health. Other studies show garlic can reduce LDL or "bad" cholesterol and is a good blood-thinning agent to avoid blood clots that could lead to heart attack or stroke.
• Allicin and diallyl sulphides are the two main medical ingredients that produce the garlic health benefits.
• Garlic contains only 4 calories per clove.

Why Does Garlic Smell Strong?

Garlic cloves with their skins on don't have any smell. But, when the cells are ruptured by cutting or pressing, they release an enzyme called allinaise, chemically changing the inherent alliin into allicin, a sulfur-containing molecule. These sulphur molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream and lungs, escaping through exhaled air and perspiration, ultimately producing garlic breath.

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And on a somewhat lighter note...



The clove is quite tasty
When prepared in your dinner
Your friends will be thinkin'
That you're a real winner

If everyone eats garlic
It will not offend
The most gracious of eaters
And you might start a trend

Of healthy good eating
A diet just fine
It'll fit right in
With your favourite wine

If you get hooked on 'the rose'
You might tend to drool
But all your smart friends
Will think you are cool

So don't be afraid
To eat lots of it
And please don't be shy
Eat more than a bit

You might even get frisky
And stay up through the night
For the old stinkin' rose
Is a lover's delight

You'll live a good life
As you indulge in the rose
But try not to belch
You could wrinkle your nose!

And the best part of all
You can say it out loud
"I'm a GARLIC FANATIC
And of that I'm quite proud!"

Authored by the Webmaster - A confirmed 'Garlic-Head!'