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by Dr. Michelle Kmiec
Online Holistic Health
Great News for Garlic and Onions Lovers (and don’t forget the Peppermint)!
Personally, I have used garlic and onions in nearly all the meals I eat! For those of you who love these potent vegetables, know how much they can add to the depth of any flavor profile.
But did you know they are also major players in the prevention of cancer?
It’s true! In fact there are have been many population studies that offer much evidence regarding the anti-cancer properties of garlic and onions.
The following is from The National Cancer Institute:
“Several population studies show an association between increased intake of garlic and reduced risk of certain cancers, including cancers of the stomach, colon, esophagus, pancreas, and breast. Population studies are multidisciplinary studies of population groups that investigate the cause, incidence, or spread of a disease or examine the effect of health-related interventions, dietary and nutritional intakes, or environmental exposures. An analysis of data from seven population studies showed that the higher the amount of raw and cooked garlic consumed, the lower the risk of stomach and colorectal cancer .
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