Flu Prevention: Vitamin C + Copper
Whether taking Vitamin C can actually prevent the flu depends on whether the body has sufficient copper. Therefore, during flu season, in addition to taking a certain amount of Vitamin C, it is also necessary to eat more copper-rich foods, such as animal liver, sesame, beans, etc.
Osteoporosis Prevention: Tofu + Fish
Boiling tofu with fish not only tastes delicious but can also prevent calcium-deficiency conditions such as osteoporosis and rickets in children. Because tofu contains a large amount of calcium, if you only eat tofu, the body's absorption rate of calcium will be very low. However, when eaten with fish, which is rich in vitamin D, the absorption and utilization of calcium can be greatly increased.
Pneumonia Prevention: Vitamin A + Selenium
Clinical reports indicate that vitamin A and selenium, which have antioxidant and immune-regulating effects, can protect children from pneumonia. Children who already have pneumonia can also alleviate their condition and speed up recovery by consuming these two nutrients more.
Heart Disease Prevention: Apple + Tea
Dutch medical researchers believe that apples, onions, and tea can reduce the incidence of heart disease. This is because these foods contain a large amount of natural chemical antioxidants called flavonoids. Men who drink four or more cups of tea daily have a 45% lower risk of dying from heart disease, while those who eat more than one apple a day have their risk cut in half.
Stroke Prevention: Spinach + Carrot
A US research report reveals that eating a certain amount of spinach and carrots daily can significantly reduce the risk of stroke. The report shows that women who eat one serving of spinach daily have a 53% lower risk of stroke than those who eat one serving a month; those who eat one serving of carrots daily have a 68% lower risk than those who do not. This is mainly due to beta-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A, preventing cholesterol from accumulating on the walls of blood vessels, keeping cerebral blood vessels clear, and thus preventing stroke.
Stomach Cancer Prevention: Folic Acid + Selenium Yeast
British medical experts have recently announced that folic acid and selenium yeast both have the effect of preventing stomach cancer. Various green leafy vegetables, mushrooms, and animal liver and kidneys are all "rich mines" of folic acid and selenium, so it is advisable to eat more of them. [Winter Stomach-Nourishing Dishes]
Colon Cancer Prevention: Grains + Vegetables + Red Wine
A large-scale survey by the American Cancer Institute found that people who like to eat various grains, fresh vegetables, and drink red wine in moderation have a significantly lower risk of developing colon cancer. This is because red wine contains aspirin-like components, which help reduce the chance of getting cancer.