10 foods that optimize your nutrient absorption
Mixing cocktails: Pairing supplements
Boost energy
Vitamin C + iron: At breakfast sip some OJ with your oatmeal. Vitamin C increases your body’s ability to absorb iron.
Defend against illness
Lycopene + fatty acids: Eat tomato and avocado together; the healthy fats in avocados up the antioxidant benefits of lycopene in tomatoes.
Promote good health
Vitamin C + folate: Squeeze lemon juice on spinach to help your body absorb more folate, which helps prevent heart disease.
Protect the heart
B12 + omega-3s: Enjoy cold-water fish! The combo of healthy fatty acids and B12 plays a key role in keeping cholesterol levels low.
Strengthen bones
Vitamin D + calcium: Start your day with a broccoli omelette. Vitamin-D-rich eggs help you absorb more bone-building calcium.
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