When it comes to enjoying food, we all have some priorities. It can be a vegetable that you enjoy with a special bread, a drink with a specific spice, or a dessert with a separate garnishing. You can prefer these food combinations only because they are relaxed. But do you know that some food combo can also be beneficial for your health? Yes, you have read. Consuming them together can promote the absorption of nutrients in your body, thus promoting overall health. To know that these are food combo? Let’s find out, as shared on her Instagram handle by nutritionist Neha Sahaya.
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1. Ragi dosa with til chutney
Ragi Dosa has become a popular breakfast choice due to its high nutrition material. While it is healthy in itself, the taste of dosa is best when served with some sauce. Always choose the option for til (sesame) chutney, as this combination increases the absorption of nutrients. Neha states that ragi pairs with healthy fat in TIL increase calcium, absorption and promoted bone health.
2. Rajma with rice
Rajma with rice is one of the most favorite food combinations. Apart from delicious tasting, do you know that it can also increase nutrient absorption in your body? According to the nutritionist, Rajma is rich in lysine, but is low in methionin, while rice is the opposite. Together, they make a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids – an ideal combination for vegetarians.
3. Buttermilk with jera powder
Another food combination that works amazing for your health is buttermilk with cumin (cumin) powder. What makes it so great? Neha explains that probiotics in buttermilk support intestine health, while Jera aids digestion and helps reduce blotting. So, next time you do buttermilk at home, make sure to add a pinch of Jera powder to it!
4. Fruit with nuts
Whenever you are planting fruits, make sure that they have some nuts. You can also add some nuts to your fruit bowl. According to the nutritionist, the reason for the work of this food combination is that healthy fat in nuts increases the absorption of vitamins found in fruits. Consuming them together can be a game-changer for your overall health.
5. Spinach with lemon
We all know that spinach is an excellent source of iron. But instead of eating it alone, you should have a source of vitamin C, such as lemon, with it. Neha explains that vitamin C helps to increase iron absorption from spinach, preventing anemia and improving energy levels. A great way to include it is to squeeze some lemon juice in your spinach cheese.
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Now that you know about these food combinations, we hope you will make a conscious effort to include them in your diet. Stay fit and healthy!
