What is Food Synergy?
Nutritional values of some foods are enhanced through particular food combinations. When these foods are combined, they act synergistically and increase nutrient potency.Here are some powerful combos~
*Whole-Grain Bread + Peanut Butter: the amino acids lacking in the wheat are available in the peanut butter so the two give all amino acids the body needs for protein synthesis
*Whole-Grain Bread + Peanut Butter: the amino acids lacking in the wheat are available in the peanut butter so the two give all amino acids the body needs for protein synthesis
*Good Fats + Raw Salads or Vegetables: olive oil, avocado, and nuts. Helps with the body’s absorption of antioxidants and other essential nutrients.
*Broccoli + Tomatoes: both have cancer-fighting properties but tumor-inhibiting effects are enhanced when these are paired.
*Tomatoes + Heat: Tomatoes have lycopne, which is an antioxidant that fights aging, stroke and heart disease. Cooking or canning tomatoes or using tomato paste can increase lycopene by 500%.
*Green Tea + Lemon: Green tea has antioxidants, boosts metabolism, and keeps you hydrated but paired with lemon it is absorbed 13 times as many more antioxidants.
*Garlic + Fish: Fish oil reduces cholesterol and garlic is an anti-inflammatory.
*Garlic + Fish: Fish oil reduces cholesterol and garlic is an anti-inflammatory.
*Orange Juice + Oatmeal: Prevents heart attacks, cleans arteries twice as effectively than consuming each on its own. The pair also stabilizes cholesteral levels.
*Apples + Red Wine: Prevent blood clots and improve cardiovascular function (make sangria!)
*Blueberries + Grapes: when paired there are greater antioxidant responses than when eaten alone
*Nuts and Seeds + Dried Fruit: nuts and seeds are high in protein and have little water as well as dried fruit so when these dense foods are paired digestion is easier. (make your own trail mix!)
*Blueberries + Grapes: when paired there are greater antioxidant responses than when eaten alone
*Nuts and Seeds + Dried Fruit: nuts and seeds are high in protein and have little water as well as dried fruit so when these dense foods are paired digestion is easier. (make your own trail mix!)
