The Best Foods To Eat When You’re Sick

Garlic Can Stimulate The Immune System

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Garlic isn’t just a tasty flavoring that makes everything more delicious. WebMD calls the kitchen staple “an immunity-boosting superstar,” which means it’s perfect to eat when you’re under the weather.

Just one clove of garlic contains five mgs of calcium and 12 mgs of potassium, in addition to 100+ sulfuric compounds that can help to eliminate infection and bacteria. Researchers have also found that garlic may lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

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