EGGS AND ORANGE JUICE
For higher iron absorption
An egg contains almost 50 per cent of an adult’s daily iron requirement. But the human body can absorb only eight per cent of the iron. To improve absorption, wash down your eggs with a glass of orange juice or other Vitamin C-rich foods such as guava or pineapples.
An egg contains almost 50 per cent of an adult’s daily iron requirement. But the human body can absorb only eight per cent of the iron. To improve absorption, wash down your eggs with a glass of orange juice or other Vitamin C-rich foods such as guava or pineapples.
CEREAL AND PULSES
For good quality protein
Protein in pulses is low in amino acids but rich in lysine in which many cereals are deficient. A combination of pulses and cereal proteins has a nutritive value equivalent to animal proteins. Rajma-chawal is a perfect example of vegetarian food providing class 1 proteins.
ALFA-ALFA SPROUTS AND TOMATOES
For higher magnesium absorption
Tomatoes are rich in magnesium. Alfa-alfa sprouts have a small amount of magnesium but are rich in dietary fibre and cholesterol reducing saponins.
Alfa-alfa sprouts are used to garnish salads as one they are too bland to eat in large quantities. But you can double the magnesium absorption by combining the sprouts with juicy tomatoes.
RAJMAH AND TOMATOES
For higher mineral absorption
The phytic acid in beans blocks the absorption of minerals such as zinc and iron. To help your body absorb more minerals, eat rajmah with a Vitamin C-rich food such as tomatoes. Vitamin C counters the ill-effects of phytic acid, thereby increasing your body's absorption of zinc and iron.
For higher magnesium absorption
Tomatoes are rich in magnesium. Alfa-alfa sprouts have a small amount of magnesium but are rich in dietary fibre and cholesterol reducing saponins.
Alfa-alfa sprouts are used to garnish salads as one they are too bland to eat in large quantities. But you can double the magnesium absorption by combining the sprouts with juicy tomatoes.
RAJMAH AND TOMATOES
For higher mineral absorption
The phytic acid in beans blocks the absorption of minerals such as zinc and iron. To help your body absorb more minerals, eat rajmah with a Vitamin C-rich food such as tomatoes. Vitamin C counters the ill-effects of phytic acid, thereby increasing your body's absorption of zinc and iron.
MIXED GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES AND OLIVE OIL
Protects you against Alzheimer's
Green leafy vegetables are rich in iron, calcium, and Vitamin A. However Vitamin A needs fat to be adequately utilised by the body. Hence, sprinkle some olive oil on your greens to help your body absorb Vitamin A that protects you against Alzheimer's.
Protects you against Alzheimer's
Green leafy vegetables are rich in iron, calcium, and Vitamin A. However Vitamin A needs fat to be adequately utilised by the body. Hence, sprinkle some olive oil on your greens to help your body absorb Vitamin A that protects you against Alzheimer's.
FLAXSEED AND WHEAT GERM
The perfect multivitamin
Flaxseed is high in alphalinolenic acids ( omega 3 fatty acids), anti-oxidants, fibre, good quality proteins, and minerals. Wheat germ is high in Vitamin E and B as also proteins, chromium and manganese. Together they meet your daily requirement of a range of vitamins and are also absorbed a lot faster.
Flaxseed is high in alphalinolenic acids ( omega 3 fatty acids), anti-oxidants, fibre, good quality proteins, and minerals. Wheat germ is high in Vitamin E and B as also proteins, chromium and manganese. Together they meet your daily requirement of a range of vitamins and are also absorbed a lot faster.
GREEN TEA AND LUNCH/DINNER
Protects against infection
Green tea has the least amount of caffeine of all the teas. Having a cup of green tea after a meal aids digestion as opposed to a glass of water. Green tea is also rich in flavonoids. Flavonoids are plant pigments that protect against infection.
Green tea has the least amount of caffeine of all the teas. Having a cup of green tea after a meal aids digestion as opposed to a glass of water. Green tea is also rich in flavonoids. Flavonoids are plant pigments that protect against infection.
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