Known from the school bench the rules of addition and subtraction do not work when it comes to nutrients. Here the sum of two units may well give a triple. We picked up the best tested combinations of products Vegetable salad and butter Purpose: to get more antioxidants There is evidence that beta-carotene from fruits is digested 4 times more actively than from vegetables. But it is enough to add a drop of oil to vegetables to increase their beneficial effect by 5 times (according to the "Journal of Nutrition" of the American Society of Nutrition Sciences).

Fats improve the digestibility of lycopene from tomatoes and lutein from green leafy crops.

At the same time, French scientists concluded that the digestibility of vitamin E in combination with vegetables is lower by 36% than when used alone. And this is a minus. To translate it into a plus, you need to add in the salad rings of onion or inflorescences of broccoli. They improve the performance of vitamin E in the body. From this point of view, the ideal pair will be chocolate with nuts.

Pumpkin and seeds Purpose: fearlessly basking in the sun Carrots, pumpkin with vegetable oil, nuts or seeds, that is vitamin E, reduce the skin's sensitivity to sunlight, preventing early aging and protecting against neoplasms.

If selenium is added to vitamins A and E, there will be an occasion to mention the work of Chinese scientists. They came to the conclusion that this combination increases the chances of survival under the most dangerous diagnoses.

Another useful combination for the skin is coenzyme Q10 (and this is mainly meat, poultry and fish) and vitamin E. It also reflects ultraviolet radiation. These data are quoted in his book by Professor Lester Parker, Director of the Parker Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley.

Oil and basil or mint Objective: protect foods during frying Oxidation of oil can lead to unwanted odor and taste, as well as the formation of toxic components in it. For this reason, it is very important to delay the moment "H" - for this aromatic herbs will be useful.

Basil is rich in phenols, able to protect the oil from oxidation within a month and a half.

Mint leaves, as well as dill and ginger improve the stability of oils - sunflower, corn, olive, even cream and margarine. In other words, if you cook with spices during cooking, you have a chance to get a healthier dish. The strategic importance of this combination is to replace artificial preservatives.

Ground flax and curry seeds Aim: do not walk, but run Molten, because in this form they better release phytoestrogens. But in this case, flax seeds are of interest to us as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles, found that a diet rich in these acids and curry (turmeric) helps to maintain mobility in the case of motor nerve damage.

Raisins and turmeric Objective: refusal of anti-inflammatory drugs Pharmacy preparations may not be required, since a mixture of resveratrol (grapes, wine, raisins) and curcumin has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, and therefore brings relief from diseases of the joints and ligaments.

If you replace soy raisins, you will get a gift to a man. Curcumin and isoflavones, many of which are soy, relieve inflammation of the prostate, preventing more serious diseases.

Garlic and rice Purpose: to add strength More precisely, to give yourself the opportunity to assimilate minerals that provide good health. The availability of iron and zinc, coming from plant sources, leaves much to be desired. To "pull up" their income to the desired level, it is worth adding garlic or onions. The classical pilaf recipe takes all this into account. Indian scientists from The Central Food Technological Research Institute found that sulfuric substances in these vegetables increase the bioavailability of minerals from cereals by 7 times!.

Onions and oily sea fish Aim: better brain work It would be more accurate to say - the brain in part, because fish oil is a figure in the world of modern dietology. Omega-3 fatty acids we could get with algae, walnuts or flax seeds. Onions in this case is quercetin. According to the journal Food Chemistry, this polyphenol protects fish oil from oxidation, preserving its functions. A similar role is played by the apple, acting as an antioxidant in sausages, ham and bacon.

A similar combination has already been evaluated by pharmacists, creating formulas for dietary supplements.

Garlic and fish Purpose: to lower the level of cholesterol According to the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition", sometimes even fish oil needs help. If you add a slice of salmon with garlic, the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood will decrease by 9.5. However, the method of cooking garlic is also important. Even a short heating can suppress its active enzyme. Boiling for 6 min. - and garlic ceases to thin the blood. Also blocks the protective effect and the placement of whole teeth for 60 seconds. in the microwave oven.

To avoid undesirable turn of events, garlic should be crushed (or cut off from both sides) and allowed to stand for 10 minutes. before heat treatment begins.

Cheese and leafy vegetables Purpose: healthy bone tissue. Spinach, parsley, lettuce, cabbage and broccoli contain vitamin K; which is also found in hard and other kinds of cheese. This vitamin is very important for calcium retention in bone tissue. If you add a handful of seeds to the cheese, you can reduce the calcium deposits on the walls of the arteries.

Greens for vitamin K are better to eat fresh, because during the process of freezing this substance can be destroyed.

Cranberry and oregano Aim: stomach without pain A recent study showed that phenols of cranberries in combination with rosmarinic acid (it is a lot in oregano, it is oregano) inhibit the bacteria of the genus Helicobacter causing stomach ulcers.

Oregano is spoken of as an antiseptic, a fighter against viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites. Attributed to him and antispasmodic properties.

Also spice is rich in apigenin - remember this name. Scientists from the University of California, Riverside, have determined that this substance is able to suppress the growth of cancer cells. And because it is promising for protecting the prostate and blood from the effects of free radicals. You can also replenish supplies of apigenin with chamomile tea, apples, celery, cilantro, basil, parsley, onions, and endives..

Tofu, chili and green tea Purpose: Slenderness Soy components are very effective in overweight, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases. And its combination with green tea and capsaicin from hot pepper suppresses the processes that lead to a set of extra pounds. Such a "troika" can be of help to everyone, aimed at harmony. Union of soy and green tea accelerates fat burning in the abdominal area.

According to Plant Food for Human Nutrition, green tea and vitamin E together contribute to weight loss more than each of them individually.

Tomatoes and broccoli Goal: a healthy prostate If middle-aged and older men eat more broccoli and tomatoes, they have a healthier sperm, which is confirmed by a study of scientists from the University of Illinois. Professor in nutrition John Erdman believes that it's all about the combined effect of components. Warn the beloved: if you want to be healthy, there are a lot - not less plates of raw broccoli and two plates of tomatoes a day.

Tomatoes also lower testosterone levels, which is important because many prostate formations are sensitive to the hormone. To reduce its concentration means, automatically, to slow the growth of unwanted structures.

Bread and cheese Purpose: to assimilate iron Scientists from Venezuela invited the participants to a bite. Volunteers drank coffee and ate bread from iron-enriched maize - with butter or cheese and without them. Those who have eaten a sandwich, and not just baking, the mineral has learned twice better.

It is important to remember that, in addition to iron, to form red blood cells you need to get enough copper. The output will be mollusks, whole grains, legumes, nuts and meat by-products. Cocoa and dried fruits will also suit.

Salmon and sesame seeds Purpose: forget about PMS This combination will enrich vitamin D and calcium, relieving the torment on the eve of "these days". Researcher from the University of Massachusetts Elizabeth R. Burton-Johnson and her colleagues from Harvard analyzed the information they collected over 10 years from nurses aged 27 to 44 years. It turned out that those of them, in whose diet there were large quantities of salmon and sesame seeds, practically did not complain about PMS. And four servings of low-fat yogurt a day reduced the likelihood of the syndrome by 40%.

Buckwheat porridge and sweet pepper Goal: heart protection These foods contain rutin and vitamin C. Rutin - among those antioxidants that strengthen the capillaries, protecting against bleeding and damage to small vessels and connective tissues. It also prevents the oxidation of vitamin C in the body. Both are concerned about immunity.

Specialists from the Center for Metabolic Substances and Atherosclerosis Louisville (Kentucky, USA) were invited to observe men and women with slightly elevated blood glucose levels and ordered them three times a day for 12 weeks to eat raisins, raisins and raisins or apples.. It was soon found that its consumption on average by 16% reduced the blood sugar after eating.

And in the skin of apples is a substance that inhibits the processes leading to skin aging due to the passion for sweet. If you ate candy, the apple will reduce the possible splash of sugar by 52%.

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