Garlic, the odorous bulb that’s probably in your kitchen right now, has been important in both food and medicine dating back to ancient Egypt, but its most important role may be in fighting one of modern man’s most dreaded diseases - cancer. Recent research has found that compounds in garlic can cut cancer risks by as much as two-thirds.
According to the National Cancer Institute, which is a part of the National Institutes of Health, several studies have shown that garlic cut the risk of several forms of cancer by 50 percent or more. And garlic also helps prevent heart disease and diabetes, and it in addition generally boosts the immune system.

Add generous amounts of garlic to your home-cooked dishes - or take garlic supplements - to fight the following ailments: