FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

Fight Free Radicals!  Cinnamon is full of healthy antioxidants, which can help protect and heal your body from various ailments. For example, the body produces what are called free radicals, which are small molecules that arise when atoms are paired with unpaired electrons. When this happens, free radicals start damaging other areas of the body, such as DNA, and cause cell deterioration. Just 1/2 to 1 tsp. daily can make a difference.

Great Immunity Booster.   Some studies have shown that one of the health benefits of eating fresh garlic is to help people improve their immune system. The number of people who are suffering from hypertension is indeed increasing day by day. High blood pressure is one of the world’s biggest killers that actually could be avoided. Consuming fresh garlic regularly could help you reduce your high blood pressure levels and promote a healthier cardiovascular system. 1 minced clove daily can make a difference.

Strong evidence has been documented that ginger can help with nausea and vomiting from motion sickness. Suzanna Zick, a research associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan has followed this study. Another study on breast cancer patients was done. The results of this study went so well that the Society of Integrative Oncology will recommend this year that cancer physicians consider using ginger to help control nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy for breast cancer. If you want to try ginger, 1/8 tsp. twice a day will be helpful.