Power Combo: Apples & Raspberries

Apples, particularly Red Delicious, are known to anti-inflammatory flavonoid called quercetin, especially in their skins. Quercetin has been shown to reduce the risk of allergies, eart attack, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and prostate and lung cancers.

Raspberries contain the flavonoid catechin, an antioxidant that reduces the risks for atherosclerosis and cancer.

Catechins and quercetin loosen clumpy blood platelets, improving cardiovascular health and providing anticoagulant activity. photo credit: madmoiselle lavender❤
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Power Combo: Lemon & Kale

Vitamin C helps make plant-based iron more absorbable. It converts much of the plant-based iron into a form that's similar to what's found in fish and red meats. (Iron carries oxygen to red blood cells, staving off muscle fatigue.)
Next time when you make a salad, be sure to include a squeeze of citrus. photo credit: ilovemypit
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Power Combo: Tomatoes & Avocados

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and carotenoid, they reduces cancer risk and cardiovascular disease. Lycopene in tomato is better absorbed when some fat is present (eg: Avocados) it also helps absorption of another carotenoid called lutein you can sprinkle walnuts, unsalted pistachios over your salad as well. photo credit: timlewisnm

Power Combo: Orange and Oatmeal

A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that vitamin C + oatmeal ( not processed) cleans your arteries and prevents heart attacks . The organic compounds phenols stabilize your LDL cholesterol. photo credit: SashaW
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