Food pairings can help your body ‘Better Absorb’

When we pair the right food, we not only get sumptuous flavour and texture but also all the nutritional value from the ingredients present in the food”

Prebiotics and probiotics- Banana and yoghurt

"Combining bananas, which are rich in potassium, with high protien foods like yoghurt helps build muscle”.

Vitamin E and C- Almonds and orange

Adding vitamin C and E to your diet, you are giving your skin double the antioxidant to fight damage from free radicals, vitamin E also aids in the formation of red blood cells, while vitamin C helps wounds heal.

Healthy fats and vitamin A - Olive and spinach

Cooking spinach, as well as serving it with a bit of olive oil, has shown to enhance the body’s ability to absorb the photochemical, she shared.

Vitamin C and iron- Lemon and green leafy vegetable

To best absorb non-heme iron, aka plant-based iron, you need to give it a little boost by pairing it with a source of vitamin C.

Vitamin D and calcium- Mushrooms and sesame seeds

This vitamin-and-mineral combo will help keep your bones healthy. Vitamin D helps bring in more calcium from the foods you eat and the supplements you take.