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Every Tuesday I bring ideas to become more productive at work and in day to day life by using simple health hacks. This Tuesday, I am going to share to hack maximum nutrients from the perfect food synergies.
#Healthhacks #18
Drinking milk is not enough to get calcium in the body. Eating green leafy veggies alone will not add iron either. Surprised! You must be.
Read these perfect food synergies to add maximum nutrients in the diet.
1. Iron and Vitamin C
Haem iron which comes from animal sources red meat, chicken, fish, eggs is well absorbed as compared to plant-based non-haem iron like whole grains, legumes and dark leafy vegetables. The vegetarians have limited choice. So, to make most of it and to maximise these plant-based iron sources in the body, eat Vitamin C rich food like lemons, oranges, berries, dark green leafy vegetables etc along with it.
The science behind this hack: Combining non-haem foods with vitamin C sources help change the non-haem iron to a form that is more easily absorbed by our bodies.
Spinach and strawberry salad
2.Vitamins and Fats
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) are transported to the small intestine via stomach. These vitamins require healthy fat to be absorbed into the body and help in providing energy, keeping cells functioning and supporting the immune system.
The science behind this hack: The healthy fats act as vehicles to carry these vitamins through the intestine, into the blood and liver, where they are stored until the body needs them.
Avocado-carrot salad
3. Vitamin D and Calcium
There are enough research studies available which show that inadequate calcium and Vitamin D significantly contributes to the development of osteoporosis, low bone mass and high fracture rates. One may maximise calcium absorption by combining food rich in calcium and some Vitamin D fortified cereals and dairy products.
The science behind this hack: Vitamin D helps absorb calcium in the body.
I hope this food synergy will help you bring added nutrition to your routine diet. The perfect combinations of food will add incredible health benefits.
I will be back with food synergy, part II in my next Tuesday-blog. Stay tuned to know more about the perfect food synergies.
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