Pairing Superfoods for Better Absorption and Energy

Pairing certain foods can help your body break down and absorb nutrients more efficiently. Let's review a few potent combinations...

For example, combining vitamin C-rich foods (like citrus or bell peppers) with plant-based iron sources (such as spinach or lentils) dramatically improves iron absorption.

Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory curcumin is best absorbed with black pepper, while fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin A (from sweet potatoes or carrots) need healthy fats (avocado, olive oil) to support uptake.

Fermented foods work synergistically with prebiotic fibers (found in onions, garlic, or asparagus) to feed beneficial gut bacteria.

Other dynamic duos: tomatoes and olive oil for lycopene, quinoa and black beans for complete plant protein.

Variety is truly the spice...and foundation...of life.