Synergy Antioxidants
Eat these foods together to double your antioxidant intake.
Some foods deliver double the benefits when eaten in pairs. Try these combinations to kick-start your antioxidant intake and reduce your risk of chronic disease and premature ageing
FREE-RADICAL FIGHTING COMBOS
ONION & GARLIC:
These foods offer a great mix of antioxidants, which are absorbed better when eaten together. Add them to your favourite stir-fry.
DARK CHOCOLATE & RED WINE:
The good news is that chocolate and wine can be good for you! And eaten together, dietician Joanna McMillan says, they offer a “killer mix of antioxidants”. Just remember not to overindulge.
TOMATO & OLIVES:
The oil in olives, or even olive oil, helps absorb the lycopene in tomatoes, which is a powerful antioxidant that is often said to have anti-ageing properties. It also boosts our vision, and improves prostate health.
APPLES & RASPBERRIES:
The naturally occurring phytochemicals in these fruits work better together than alone.
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