​Why Smart Americans Are Putting Garlic in Their Tropical Smoothies (The Secret is Out!
​Have you ever looked at a juicy, ice-cold tropical smoothie and thought, "You know what this needs? A clove of raw  garlic."
​Probably not. In fact, the mere idea of mixing sweet, sun-ripened papaya, fresh pineapple, and creamy coconut water with pungent, spicy garlic might make your stomach do a quick flip.
​But over the past few months, a strange wellness trend has been quietly sweeping through the kitchens of health-conscious Americans. Nutritionists and wellness coaches are calling it "The Tropical Shield"—and once you understand the science behind it, you might just find yourself tossing a clove of red garlic into your blender tomorrow morning.
