Proper dietary combinations can provide us with more nutrients, while incorrect combinations can cause our bodies to lose more nutrients, and in severe cases, can be life-threatening. How should we properly combine our diet? Below, we will discuss ten best dietary combinations for men's health.
1. Pig liver + spinach: Effect: Prevent and treat anemia. Principle: Pig liver is rich in folic acid, vitamin B12, and iron, which are essential for blood production. Spinach also contains a good amount of folic acid and iron. When these two foods are consumed together, the meat and vegetable complement each other.
2. Lamb + ginger: Effect: Excellent for winter tonic, can treat lower back pain, and rheumatic pain in the limbs. Principle: Lamb can nourish the qi and blood, and warm the kidneys and yang. Ginger has analgesic and anti-rheumatic properties. Consuming them together, ginger can remove any gamey taste and assist lamb in warming the body and dispelling coldness.
3. Fish + tofu: Effect: Fresh taste, rich in calcium, and can prevent various bone diseases such as rickets in children and osteoporosis. Principle: Tofu contains a large amount of calcium. When consumed alone, its absorption rate is relatively low. However, when eaten with fish, which is rich in vitamin D, it can have a better effect on the absorption and utilization of calcium. (Image source)
4. Chicken + chestnut: Effect: Blood nourishment and overall health, suitable for people with anemia. Principle: Chicken is a nourishing food for blood deficiency, while chestnut focuses on strengthening the spleen. Roasted chicken with chestnuts not only tastes delicious but also has a stronger blood nourishing effect, especially when using a mature hen.
