Sunday, June 15, 2008

Power Couples (Food that is!)

From Muscle & Fitness Hers
Food synergy means 2 or more nutrients coming together to produce greater health benefits. If you combine 1 food with another, their phytochemicals hook up to ward off cancer more efficiently than if they went at it alone. The right food pairings can keep our bodies fit, too.

#1: Iron & Vitamin C
-Spinach (iron) topped with Tomatoes (C)
-Kidney beans (iron) mixed with red bell peppers (C)

#2 Calcium & Vitamin D
-Salmon (D) mixed with Yogurt (calcium)
-Eggs (D) topped with cheese (calcium)

#3 Protein & Carbohydrate
-Yogurt (protein) mixed with fruit (carbs)
-Chicken (protein) served with potatoes (carbs)

#4 Fat & Carotenoids
-Dark greens (carotenoids) topped with Walnuts (fat)
-Carrots (carotenoids) with almonds (fat)

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