Garlic, onions, spring onions and leeks all contain stuff that's good for you. These white foods are rich sources of antioxidants which help control blood pressure and cholesterol and increase the body's ability to fight infection. A study at the Child's Health Institute in Cape Town found that eating raw garlic helps fight serious childhood infections.

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Take action: Stock up on white foods. Heat destroys these properties, so eat yours raw, wash it down with fruit juice or, if you're a sissy, have it in tablet form.
 

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