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The standard American diet is nothing short of a death trap. More Americans are overweight today than at any other time in history. And, as obesity soars, so do many other sickness and diseases. Many of which could be eliminated or at least greatly diminished if we took responsibility for our own well-being.

Herbs have been a source of medicine for thousands of years. There are now stores in almost all mid to large size cities that cater to the natural and organic foods market. The concept is easy to embrace; yet some people just don't seem to understand the simplicity of it. By simply adding herbs to our everyday cooking we can dramatically stabilize and see radical improvements in our health. The problem is that we have to get more families in the kitchen and out of the fast food restaurants.

Herbs come in several forms: fresh, dried, chopped and powdered. You will have to get familiar with the herbs to figure out which form you like to use. Some herbs work better in a fresh form than others, but it is ultimately a matter of taste.

With such an array of herbs on the market today, it would be impossible to go through the benefits of each one. However, most people have several very beneficial herbs right in their cupboards. Let's take one of the basics, garlic. Garlic has been called natural penicillin for centuries. Garlic is known to prevent both heart disease and cancer. It is very wise to ingest as much garlic as you can, especially during cold and flu season. Although it does not leave the most pleasant aroma in its wake, garlic is one of the best natural medicines you can have in your diet.