Pairing the perfect foods is much better than getting focused on
the health benefits of a certain food. In fact, the right combinations can kick
the wonderful effects of healthy foods into overdrive.
These are 6
combos that you should never overlook to pack a more powerful punch of
nutrition in your daily diet.
Broccoli and Tomatoes
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| Broccoli and Tomatoes. eggs.ca |
Combine the
cancer-fighting powers of lycopene-rich tomatoes with extra protection against
cancer in broccoli. In a 2007 study, researchers found that diets including 10%
tomato and 10% broccoli led to a 52% decline in tumor weights while the diets
with just tomatoes caused a 34% decrease and diets with just broccoli had a 42%
decline.
Garlic and Fish
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| White fish with garlic. belfasttelegrah.co.uk |
Anyone who
looks for some extra heart protection should combine these two foods. Garlic on
its own has cancer-fighting and immunity-boosting properties. However, cooking
up a garlicky seafood dish not only makes your dish flavorful but also can do
your heart a bigger favor and lower the total cholesterol. Garlic can also
prevent the increase in LDL or “bad” cholesterol that some people deal with
when they take fish oil supplement, according to a 1997 study.
Plant-based iron and vitamin C
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| Spinach with lemon and nuts. odomhealthandwellness.com |
A sprinkle
of lemon juice can brighten up a salad and also turn those leafy greens into a
true nutritional powerhouse. Plant-based iron present in greens such as
spinach, kale and more becomes or black beans is much easier to be absorbed by
the body when eaten with vitamin C. A dash of lemon juice, a handful of
strawberries or even some bell peppers helps convert the plant-based iron in
your favorite salad into a form that is more identical to the iron in meat and
fish.
Apples and Grapes
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| Apples and Grapes. daveskitchen.com |
The
flavonoid quercetin, a strong antioxidant behind many health benefits of apples
and also in berries may help fight against breathing problems, some types of
cancers and keep memory sharp. However, when combined with catechin, another
flavonoid that is found in purple grapes, the combo helps inhibit blood clots
and improve heart health. Other good sources of catechin found in red wine,
chocolate and green tea also work.
Turmeric and Black pepper
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| Turmeric and black pepper. brazenwoman.com |
The golden
spice, also known as the healing spice commonly found in curries has been shown
to have a number of health benefits including protection from developing
diabetes due to its powerful antioxidant called curcumin, which has antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Pairing turmeric with black
pepper can improve the bio-availability of curcumin by 1000 times. That’s a
reason why, in supplement form, turmeric is prepared with black pepper extract
or piperine, a compound of pepper.
Brussels sprouts and olive oil
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| Brussels sprouts with olive oil. couponclippingcook.com |
These
mini-cabbages are packed with several key nutrients including vitamin K which
regulates blood clotting in the body and helps improve bone health. Vitamin K
is a fat-soluble vitamin that means it is best absorbed in a meal which
contains fat and olive oil is a just right option. Olive oil contains
monounsaturated fats helping lower the risk of heart disease.
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