More evidence for the cancer prevention super powers of garlic comes from a new study done as part of a larger project in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. The study followed 521,457 people in ten European countries with an average age of 52 to determine a link between fruit and vegetable intake and the incidence of stomach cancer in Western countries. What the researchers discovered is that garlic and onions provide a certain level of protection against developing stomach cancer -- making it a cancer prevention food. This was a small study, and researchers are calling for additional studies to determine the exact benefit of garlic and onions in reducing the risks of cancer. However, previous studies done in the U.S. have also concluded that garlic and onions provide protection in the reduction of some cancers, including liver and colon cancers. For years, health nutritionists have been emphasizing the benefit of adding garlic and onion to the diet as a disease prevention strategy. While more studies will help researchers understand the health benefit and cancer prevention properties of garlic and onions from a scientific point of view, I think it is safe to conclude that garlic is indeed a good food to include in your daily diet.
