Nutrition
Nutritional power couples
Learn which foods work together to pack a healthier punch.
- Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Chicken and waffles. We're all familiar with food pairings that simply taste great together. But many of us aren't aware that certain combinations are actually better for our bodies than eating either item by itself.
That's because some foods work synergistically, meaning their joint effect is greater than the sum of their parts. Eaten together, these foods empower your body to absorb nutrients more efficiently. Other smart couplings promote satiety, the feeling of fullness that may be elusive when consuming just one choice or the other, says dietitian Nancy Oliveira, manager of the Nutrition and Wellness Service at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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About the Author
Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
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