ALERT: Stop THESE 6 Garlic Mistakes to Boost Immunity After 60

Garlic has long been praised as a natural remedy — from boosting immunity to supporting heart health. But for many people over 60, the way garlic is handled in everyday cooking could be quietly reducing its benefits. The right ingredient, used the wrong way, can easily lose its healing edge. In this episode of Nutrition for Seniors, Vernon breaks down 6 common garlic mistakes that may be holding back its full potential. Drawing from current research and over two decades of experience working with older adults, he explains how small choices — like when you chop garlic or where you store it — can make a major difference in how your body responds. You’ll walk away with practical, science-backed tips to get more out of every clove — so garlic becomes a powerful part of your daily wellness, not just a flavor boost. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Is Garlic Losing Its Power? 02:28 – Mistake #1: Cooking Garlic Too Soon 04:42 – Mistake #2: Using Pre-Peeled Garlic 06:59 – Mistake #3: Storing Garlic in the Fridge 09:20 – Mistake #4: Adding Garlic Too Late 11:28 – Mistake #5: Replacing Garlic with Pills 13:44 – Mistake #6: Using Too Little Garlic 16:04 – Final Thoughts & Simple Fixes SOURCES: Food Science & Nutrition (2020): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1... Journal of Food Science and Technology (2019): https://link.springer.com/article/10.... Phytotherapy Research (2022): https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.7389 Postharvest Biology and Technology (2019): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio... BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023): https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.bio... WATCH MORE FROM VERNON AFTER 60: Still Reheating These 3 Foods? That’s Why You Feel Bloated — Especially #3    • Seniors, Still Reheating These 3 Foods? Th...   #SeniorHealth #NutritionForSeniors #HealthyAging #FoodAsMedicine #Garlic