4. Garlic

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It may be one of the most recognizable names on this list, but it would be a mistake to underestimate garlic’s healthful properties. Garlic is not only a great ally in the fight against harmful bacteria and viruses, it also has antifungal properties as well. Unlike modern antibiotics that many germs have adapted to, those same viruses and bacteria are not capable of adapting to or overcoming the power of garlic. Garlic’s other benefits include the ability to help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and reduce the risk of blood cots and stroke.