Patricia Wagner

Garlic packs a powerful health punch! This is not a secret but a well-known fact. Garlic's health benefits have not just recently been discovered, but they've been known for centuries.

Way back in the history of China, the Chinese were well aware of the ability of the lowly garlic bulb to promote healing. Colonial American settlers also knew about these health benefits.

It's a well-known fact that you are what you eat -- as far as your physical health goes.

But it's so easy to get off the track and fill up on empty calories instead of eating wholesome energy-packed foods. For example, how many times have you heard chocolate chip cookies in your cupboard calling for attention?

It's all right to eat sweets as a special treat but not as a steady diet.

If you were able to get all the vitamins you need from your food, that would be great! However, it isn't likely to happen. Even if you only eat organic foods, you probably still won't get enough of the proper vitamins and minerals your body craves.

For your own sake, you should try to keep yourself as fit as possible and that includes proper nutrition.