Eating broccoli and tomatoes together can help prevent prostate cancer. Because lycopene contained in tomatoes has a strong antioxidant effect, and phytochemicals rich in broccoli have an anti-tumor effect, the combined effect will be better.
Tomatoes and avocados
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene. If lycopene and oil are ingested together, the absorption effect will be better. Avocado, also called "natural butter", is rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Making fruit salad with tomatoes can be described as "a match made in heaven". The natural fat contained in avocado can improve the absorption rate of lycopene.
Oatmeal and orange juice
USDA research found that eating oatmeal with orange juice rich in vitamin C can reduce and stabilize the "bad" cholesterol (low-density cholesterol) in the human body at a lower value, which can reduce the risk of heart attack by twice compared with eating it alone.
Blueberries and grapefruit
Compared with the intake of a single fruit, the intake of multiple fruits together is more beneficial to health. For example, blueberry and grapefruit are rich in antioxidant anthocyanins, and the antioxidant effect of anthocyanins can be doubled when they are eaten together.
Apples and chocolates
Studies have found that apples, especially apple skins, are rich in anti-inflammatory natural plant pigments, which can reduce the risks of allergies, cognitive impairment, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is rich in cocoa polyphenols, which can reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis. Take both together, and the effect will be doubled.
Polyphenols such as grapefruit, red wine and black tea have the same effect, and can also be eaten with apples.
Lemon and cabbage
Vitamin c can promote the absorption of iron. Citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin C, such as lemon, strawberry, green pepper and other fruits and vegetables. Vegetables such as cabbage and spinach have high iron content. The combination of the two can improve the absorption rate of iron.
Soybeans and salmon
Soybean is rich in soybean isoflavones, which can increase the content of vitamin D in human tissues. Studies have shown that increasing the content of vitamin D in human body helps to prevent cancer. Marine fish such as salmon and tuna are also rich in vitamin D. When eating these fish, add soybeans to eat together, which complement each other.
Peanuts and whole wheat flour
Peanut contains lysine, which is an amino acid that whole wheat flour does not contain, and has a strong antioxidant effect. Whole wheat flour is rich in fiber, which has the effects of relaxing bowels and beauty beauty. In this regard, peanut butter sandwich can be described as "the best partner".
Turmeric and black pepper
Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in curry dishes, which has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. The absorption efficiency of this substance by human body is not high. If mixed with black pepper, it can improve the absorption efficiency of turmeric 1000 times!
Garlic and fish
Minerals such as zinc and iron can promote EPA and DHA with anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering effects to the maximum extent. Studies have found that garlic can improve the bioavailability of iron and zinc, and eating garlic with fish can lower cholesterol more than eating fish alone.
Eggs and melons
Melon is rich in high-quality carbohydrates, while eggs are rich in high-quality protein. The former can promote the absorption of the latter. But we should pay attention to avoid protein and sweets, starch and other "inferior" carbohydrates intake together.
It is suggested that high-quality carbohydrates such as whole wheat, fruits and vegetables can be ingested with protein.