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Continued from our Retreat & Renew Daily Tip.

By Heather Vuchinich, Editor, Spaliciously

It’s well known that certain superfoods can help boost your health and immunity, but what happens when you combine superfoods for maximum power and results?

As you experiment with different combinations of whole foods that contain complementary nutrients, experiment with flavor combinations as well. You may find that avocados and tomatoes is great in guacamole, but even better when you add in antioxidant pomegranate seeds for a little extra kick.

Let’s get ya started with the below superfood duos that pack a powerful punch together! (Nutrient quotients provided by Womensday.com)

1. Calcium + Inulin = Healthy Tummy, Strong Bones

Mix calcium and Inulin (fiber) for healthy digestion and bones.

Try: A green smoothy with kale (calcium) and bananas (inulin) or banana bread with almonds (calcium)

2. Calcium + Vitamin D = Strong Bones

Help your body absorb calcium better with Vitamin D

Try: Kale (calcium) chips and tuna (Vit. D) salad, Eggs with lox and cream cheese

3. Vitamin E + Vitamin C = Sharp Vision

Vitamin C ups the value of eyesight protecting Vitamin E

Try: Fruit salad with strawberries (Vitamin C) and almonds or sunflowers (Vitamin E), Sauteed Broccoli (Vitamin C) with almonds (Vitamin E)

4. Iron + Vitamin C = More Energy

Vitamin C helps your body absorb more Iron, which gives you more energy

Try: Quinoa salad (Iron) with bell peppers and lemon zest (Vitamin C)

5. Vitamin K + Fat =Healthy Heart and Bones

Vitamin K helps you get more benefits from healthy fats

Try: Coleslaw (Vitamin K) with almond (healthy fat) slivers, Chard (Vitamin K) sautéed in olive oil (healthy fat) with pine nuts.

6. Beta-Carotene/Vitamin A + Fat = Glowing Skin

Good fats help the body absorb Beta-caroten and Vitamin A which contribute to healthy skin.

Try: Papaya and avocado salad, Sweet potato fries with aioli

7. Zinc + Sulphur Compounds = Strong Immune System

Zinc increases the absorption of Sulphur which helps support the immune system

Try: Black bean (zinc) dip with roasted garlic (sulphur) , wild rice (zinc) with carmelized onions (sulphur).

*Resources: Womans Day

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