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The following are just some of the pesticidal properties of garlic:

The following are just some of the pesticidal properties of garlic:

# Causes100%mortalityin5speciesofmosquitolarvaewhenusedinsuchsmalldoses as 200 parts per million.

# Causes 100% mortality in 5 species of mosquito larvae when used in such small doses as 200 parts per million.

# Plantingrowsofgarlicplantsbetweenrowsofvegetablesorflowerswhicharespecifically vulnerable to insect attack, such as rose, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, etc. will prevent insect infestations and protect plants.

# Planting rows of garlic plants between rows of vegetables or flowers which are specifically vulnerable to insect attack, such as rose, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, etc. will prevent insect infestations and protect plants.

# When used on dogs, garlic will kill ticks within 20-30 minutes.   

# When used on dogs, garlic will kill ticks within 20-30 minutes.   

Would you put a pesticide on your salad? We had better leave the garlic in the garden!

Would you put a pesticide on your salad? We had better leave the garlic in the garden!

We should be able to make a mono meal of the food if we desire. No one could make a complete mono meal of either garlic or onions or even consider doing so. Whereas, a mono meal of watermelon, mangoes, grapes, peaches, cherries, or oranges is very appealing.

We should be able to make a mono meal of the food if we desire. No one could make a complete mono meal of either garlic or onions or even consider doing so. Whereas, a mono meal of watermelon, mangoes, grapes, peaches, cherries, or oranges is very appealing.

The conclusion is undeniable that neither garlic nor onions is a true food and they both should be excluded from our diet. I cannot really imagine that anyone would greatly miss these items as they are not really appealing and their after-effects (such as bad breath) are so disturbing. Do yourself a favor and eliminate garlic and onions and you will reap the benefits by increased health and vigor.

The conclusion is undeniable that neither garlic nor onions is a true food and they both should be excluded from our diet. I cannot really imagine that anyone would greatly miss these items as they are not really appealing and their after effects (such as bad breath) are so disturbing. Do yourself a favor and eliminate garlic and onions and you will reap the benefits by increased health and vigor.

== Questions & Answers ==

== Questions & Answers ==

Would onions be all right to eat if they were cooked?

'''Would onions be all right to eat if they were cooked?'''

Since mustard oil in the onions is a volatile substance, some of it will evaporate during the cooking process. However, enough will remain to make it a toxic substance. Furthermore, I do not recommend cooking as it alters or destroys most food constituents and contributes to toxins in the body. Try staying with an all raw food program and you will find that you will not require onions for seasoning.

Since mustard oil in the onions is a volatile substance, some of it will evaporate during the cooking process. However, enough will remain to make it a toxic substance. Furthermore, I do not recommend cooking as it alters or destroys most food constituents and contributes to toxins in the body. Try staying with an all raw food program and you will find that you will not require onions for seasoning.

I always heard that if you wear a clove of garlic on a string around your neck during the winter, it wards off colds. Any truth to this?

'''I always heard that if you wear a clove of garlic on a string around your neck during the winter, it wards off colds. Any truth to this?'''

No, it is just an ‘old wives tale’ which has been passed down through the generations.

No, it is just an ‘old wives tale’ which has been passed down through the generations.

Are the milder tasting onions less harmful than the stronger ones?

'''Are the milder tasting onions less harmful than the stronger ones?'''

They are somewhat better but still contain enough mustard oil to warrant keeping them off the diet.

They are somewhat better but still contain enough mustard oil to warrant keeping them off the diet.

Why do I always experience indigestion following a meal that contains either garlic or onions?

'''Why do I always experience indigestion following a meal that contains either garlic or onions?'''

All members of the onion family—onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, chives, etc.—as well as radishes and all other foods containing appreciable amounts of mustard oil—inhibit digestion. This is because they occasion irritation of the stomach and intestines.

All members of the onion family—onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, chives, etc.—as well as radishes and all other foods containing appreciable amounts of mustard oil—inhibit digestion. This is because they occasion irritation of the stomach and intestines.