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Garlic

When garlic is crushed, allicin is released. This chemical substance is what gives garlic its distinctive odor. Allicin exhibits antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Garlic appears to boost the immune system. Eating enough garlic regularly can possibly prevent you from getting a cold or the flu.

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