In this months Everyday with Rachel Ray magazine, there was an article about combinations of foods that have health benefits when paired. I thought others might be interested too so I will share:
1) yogurt + strawberries= more energy - the dilate in strawberries helps you absorb more of the b12 in the yogurt...and while all yogurt has b12, greek yogurt has the most!
2) eggs + cheese= stronger bones - eggs are a good source of vitamin D which aids in the absorbtion of calcium in the cheese.
3) sweet potatoes + almonds = lower cholesterol - the beta carotene and vitamin C in sweet potatoes combined with the vitamin E in tree nuts helps lower blood cholesterol and almonds in particular have a special compound in their skin that makes them especially effective.
4) edamame + miso soup = better digestion - edamame contains prebiotics which promote the growth of good bacteria, or probiotics. These kick- start fermentation in foods like miso giving them their tang. When you eat fermented foods like miso the good bacteria fights gastrointestinal infections and improve digestion.
5) avocado + tomato = healthier looking skin - the fat in avocados significantly increases the amount of lycopene your body absorbs from the tomatoes. Lycopene helps protect skin from uv damage which causes wrinkles and age spots.
6) raspberries + dark chocolate = a healthy heart - both contain antioxidants which are more effective when consumed together than apart.
7) glass of red wine + salmon = a better mood - the antioxidants in the wine help your body absorb the omega 3 fatty acids in salmon which can boost brain health and help stave off depression.
I am going to have to work out the meal plans to include some of these. Which one is your favorite? Do you know of any combinations like this that have mire health benefits together? I'd love some more ideas!
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