Garlic has been known and used for many thousands of year. never before, though, has it been as popular as it is today. It may no longer be used to ward off vampires or liven up a love potion as in days of old but garlic remains a favourite with cook everywhere. So popular has it proved to be that households in the south of England now use more garlic than those in the north of France. and it a not just in cooking that garlic is proving to be popular. there's a new, growing awareness that taking garlic can be a healthy habit to develop. one in 10 people in the UK are now using garlic for medicinal purposes. already recognised as beneficial in the relief of coughs and colds there is now strong evidence to show that garlic can help prevent some of the major causes of heart disease. so if you care about your health and that of your family...read on ! Did you know? Workers building the great pyramids at gizeh went on strike when their garlic ration ran out. they were convinced it kept disease at bay and was the main source of their strength. >>