When you think of something to eat with peanut butter, a PB&J sandwich probably comes to mind. What About Tortilla Chips? Chances are you think of a salsa or cheese dip to pair with them. These foods are meant to go together because they taste good. However, some foods pair well as not only tasty but healthy meal combinations. Some foods contain one nutrient but not another and combining them with foods that lack that nutrient will produce health-promoting benefits. Each food has specific components that help your body more than either food alone.
1. Spinach and Oranges
If you’re concerned about your iron intake, this is the perfect healthy food combination for you. Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron more efficiently. Combining iron-rich foods (such as spinach) with foods rich in vitamin C (such as oranges) can improve iron levels in your blood. A simple way to combine fruits and vegetables is to make salads—they’re easy to make and nutritious!
2. Curd and Oatmeal
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day so do your body a favor and jump start your digestive system in the morning by including these powerful foods. Eating both together will provide your body with prebiotics and probiotics—prebiotics are fuel for the healthy bacteria in your gut while probiotics are the actual bacteria. Prebiotics are found in high-fiber foods such as oatmeal, and probiotics are found in fermented foods such as yogurt.
3. Brown Rice and Beans
This is a very healthy food combination, especially if you are a vegetarian. Both the foods are incomplete sources of protein. When eaten alone, they do not contain all the essential amino acids your body needs. But when you combine beans with any source of whole grains, you’ll get optimal protein.
4. Olive Oil and Vegetables
Both of these foods have high levels of antioxidants, so mix them together to get more! They are also rich in nutrients and will provide you with plenty of nutrients in a relatively small portion.
5. Lean Meats and Whole Grains
If you are an avid athlete or like to workout a lot, then this food combination is perfect for you. Eating lean meats and whole grains together will help repair your muscles and cells, control your blood sugar and fuel your body for recovery. They’re easy to put together—all you have to do is make a sandwich or wrap!
Of course all of these foods are healthy when eaten alone; They simply provide some added benefits when combined with other healthy items. Try them all to see what you like best!
Source by Emmy E Bill
