Some Foods Belong Together

Most of us know that broccoli is good for us and that tomatoes are good for us.  But, did you know that eating broccoli and tomatoes together in the same meal is even better for us?  The nutrients in broccoli help us absorb the nutrients in tomatoes more completely and vice versa.  Both foods are full of powerful antioxidants-so powerful that eating these two foods together has been known to help men prevent and even fight against prostate cancer. 
Not only are these two foods nutritionally compatible, but they also taste great together.  Try chopping broccoli florets and tomatoes and tossing them with chopped fresh oregano to make a side salad or adding steamed or blanched broccoli to some marinara sauce to pour over pasta for a warm, hearty, healthy meal.

Another tasty and highly beneficial food combination is honey and cinnamon.  Eating these foods together is said to ease arthritis pain, ease cold symptoms, stop hair loss, cure an upset stomach, give a major boost to the immune system, reduce cholesterol, and aid in weight loss.  Try making a paste out of honey and cinnamon and spreading it on sprouted grain toast for a a delicious and healthy start to the day.

Adding freshly squeezed lemon juice to green beans not only enhances the flavor and gives this commonly eaten food a little bit of flair, but also adds enzymes that aid in digestion and help you to better absorb the nutrients.  In fact, add lemon juice to everything you think it may taste good with.  Doing so will also provide you with extra vitamin C.

I hope this has given you some ideas for making some commonly eaten foods much tastier and ways to get the maximum health benefit from the Midwest's most common and easily obtained vegetables.