Want better skin, a stronger skeleton, or a slimmer waistline?
There's a food pairing out there that can help you get it
Green
Tea + Lemon -
Green tea has been linked to a reduced risk of heart
attacks, thanks to catechins, the brew’s powerful antioxidants. But
studies show only about 20 percent of these healthful compounds are
available for our bodies to absorb.
The good news: Recently, when scientists added lemon juice to
green tea, the availability of health enhancing catechins skyrocketed
to a whopping 80 percent.
Stay-Well Strategy: After
brewing yourself a cup of green tea, squeeze in the juice of one
whole lemon (you can also use an orange, lime or grapefruit, all
runners-up in the study). Don’t want to DIY? Look for bottled green
teas that list “ascorbic acid” (also known as vitamin C) among
their ingredients. Scientists say the vitamin C in citrus fruits can
also improve catechin absorption.
Oatmeal
+ Strawberries -
Oats contain two important phytochemicals called
avenanthramides and phenolic acids. These compounds have been shown
in research to work synergistically with vitamin C to reduce the
harmful effects of “bad” LDL cholesterol (determines your risk
for heart diseases) and help prevent the plaque build-up that can
lead to heart attacks.
Stay-Well Strategy: Enjoy a half
cup of sliced strawberries with your morning bowl of oatmeal.
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