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Almost all food products have a certain set of useful substances, but it is not so easy to get them. Some trace elements and vitamins are transformed so quickly that the body simply does not have time to use them. In order not to lose the valuable properties of food, combine it with ideal "partners": it is not only tasty, but also very good for health.
1. Sweet pepper and legumes are a source of iron and vitamin C Stuffed peppers: beans, quinoa and parsley
100 g of sweet bell pepper contains 250 mg of ascorbic acid, so it will not be superfluous to prepare stew or salad with these ingredients. Such a "couple" will be especially useful for vegans and vegetarians.
2. Tomatoes and broccoli against cancer
Baked broccoli and tomatoes
There are a huge number of recipes where tomatoes are harmoniously combined with broccoli. Add them to your diet, as these products have good anti-cancer properties. Scientists confirmed this during an experiment on rats with cancer.
In animals that ate only tomatoes or broccoli, tumors were reduced by 34% and 42%, respectively. Rats that were given both foods at the same time improved their performance by 52%. Why are there rodents, you ask? The fact is that our DNA is very close, and what is beneficial to the tailed, more often than not, will not harm a person.
Dairy products are all useful, as long as they do not contain all kinds of additives - fruit fillers, etc. If there is lactose intolerance, milk should be consumed with green tea or replaced with fermented milk products.
3. Whole grains and onions are sources of iron and zinc
Legumes and cereals
Whole grain cereals (rice, buckwheat, oat, corn, wheat) contain a lot of iron and zinc, but these substances are poorly absorbed by the body. Onions or garlic, which are rich in sulfur, can help them linger and perform healing work. It is noteworthy that these products interact perfectly both in raw and heat-treated form.
4. Tomatoes and olive oil for stroke prevention
Baked tomatoes with herbs in olive oil
Olive oil and tomatoes are the basis of the Mediterranean diet, known for its positive effect on the heart and brain. Olive oil contains a large amount of oleic acid, which significantly reduces the level of harmful cholesterol, which clogs blood vessels and provokes a stroke. In combination with tomatoes, which are rich in lycopene (antioxidant), the oil becomes a real shield for cardiovascular, neurological diseases and aging.
5. Eggs and cottage cheese for better absorption of calcium
Calcium is better absorbed if you use it together with vitamin D. Of course, most of this vitamin is synthesized under the influence of ultraviolet light, so in the summer it will be more useful to enjoy cheese or other cheeses in the sun. In winter, we advise you to prepare nutritious and tasty sandwiches with cheese, egg, salmon and lettuce. This combination will give you the optimal amount of both substances.
6. Black pepper and turmeric - anti-inflammatory effect
Black color goes well with yellow not only in clothes and interior: it is also relevant for some products. Pepper contains the alkaloid piperine, which has an anticonvulsant and pain-relieving effect. Paired with turmeric, which is known as an excellent antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent, pepper becomes an excellent assistant in the treatment and healing of wounds, tumor diseases, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, etc.
7. Brussels sprouts and olive oil against vitamin K deficiency
A deficiency of vitamin K, found in Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, often causes bleeding gums. This vitamin belongs to the fat-soluble group, so olive oil, the most useful of all vegetable oils, can help it to be absorbed.
8. Apples and cocoa are powerful antioxidants
The flavonol quercetin contained in the skin of a red apple is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Do not let him dissolve in metabolic "upheavals"! In combination with cocoa antioxidants, apples become a good remedy for atherosclerosis.
This pair is perfectly combined in a delicious and healthy dessert - chocolate-apple paste: remove the stones from the apples, twist them in a meat grinder, mix with cocoa and granulated sugar, cook for an hour. Then add butter to the pan, and after 25-30 minutes the dessert will be ready. Put it in jars, cool and store in the refrigerator.
