Why are they such a good combo: Red pepper helps you absorb the iron from black beans.
Black beans are full of useful nutrients – especially iron – but unfortunately, the sort of iron found in plant foods is not as easily absorbed into the body as the iron you find in meats. In fact, as little of 2% of the iron found in plants makes its way into the bloodstream, and never more than 20%, according to nutritionist and author Cynthia Sass. Luckily, vitamin C rich foods can help the process along and increase the absorption of plant-derived iron by as much as 6 times, and as red bell pepper is a wonderful, savory source of vitamin C, it’s a great option. Try black bean tacos cooked with diced red peppers for one tasty dish.
7. Salmon & Garlic
Why are they such a good combo: They can decrease your risk of heart disease in combination.
You can use garlic to add some extra flavor to your salmon, but did you know that the two combined can also work together to decrease your risk of heart disease? A study published in the American Journal of Nutrition found that people who consume decent amounts of fish oil and garlic saw their levels of bad cholesterol plummet by as much as 12%. So, cooking up your delicious salmon steak with a dash of garlic is surely worth considering!
8. Broccoli & Tomatoes
Why are they such a good combo: They display impressive Cancer-fighting powers when paired together.
In a 2007 study, the combination of tomatoes and broccoli was found to slow down the growth of prostate tumors when tested on rats. Indeed, it was found that a diet of 10% tomato and 10% broccoli can trigger a 52% decrease in the weight of tumor than either vegetable produced when eaten alone. It appears that the two combined make one powerful tool to protect your health, so considering adding some sun-dried tomato pesto to your next batch of broccoli would be an excellent idea indeed.
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