The concept of "food incompatibility" in diet means that when two foods are eaten together, an improper combination can easily lead to illness or poisoning, such as soft-shelled turtle and amaranth, or cucumber and peanut, from the perspective of nutritional science. However, from the perspective of modern nutritional science, two or more foods, when combined properly, not only do not "conflict," but also "synergize," playing a role of nutritional complementarity and mutual reinforcement. This is called a "perfect match" in common parlance.
Sesame paired with seaweed
When cooked together, they can have a beautifying and anti-aging effect. Because sesame can improve blood circulation, promote metabolism, and its linoleic acid has the function of regulating cholesterol, while vitamin E can prevent aging. Seaweed contains calcium and iodine, which can purify the blood and promote the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The combination of the two doubles the effect.
Pig liver paired with spinach
Pig liver and spinach both have the function of nourishing the blood. One is from an animal source, the other from a plant, complementing each other, and have a remarkable effect on treating anemia.
Brown rice paired with coffee
Steam the brown rice, grind it into a powder, and add milk and sugar to drink. Brown rice is rich in nutrients and has a good therapeutic effect on hemorrhoids, constipation, high blood pressure, etc. Coffee can refresh the mind, and mixed with brown rice, it has a richer flavor.
Beef paired with potatoes
Beef is highly nutritious and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach. However, beef can be coarse and sometimes damage the gastric mucosa. When cooked with potatoes, it not only tastes good, but the rich vitamins in potatoes can protect the gastric mucosa.
Lily paired with eggs
It has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, clearing the heart, and calming the mind. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lily can clear phlegm and fluid, and tonify deficiency, while egg yolk can eliminate vexation and heat, and supplement yin and blood. When the two are prepared with sugar, the effect is even better.
Mutton paired with ginger
Mutton supplements yang and generates warmth, while ginger expels cold and keeps the body warm. When paired together, the warming effect is enhanced. At the same time, it can also expel external pathogens and treat cold abdominal pain.
Soft-shelled turtle paired with honey
It is not only sweet and delicious, but also rich in protein, fat, various vitamins, and contains acids such as caproic acid, benzoic acid, and silicic acid. It is a rare tonic that is effective for heart disease, gastrointestinal diseases, and anemia, and can also promote growth and prevent aging.
Duck meat paired with Chinese yam
Old duck can replenish the body's water, supplement yin, and clear heat and relieve cough. Chinese yam has a stronger effect of supplementing yin. When eaten with duck meat, it can eliminate greasiness and the effect of nourishing the lungs is even better.
Carp paired with rice vinegar
Carp itself has the effect of expelling water. Most of the body's edema, except for nephritis, is dampness edema. Rice vinegar has the function of promoting diuresis. When eaten with carp, the effect of promoting diuresis is doubled.
Meat paired with garlic
As the saying goes: "Eating meat with garlic cuts the nutrition in half." There is a scientific basis for this. However, scientifically speaking, meat and garlic should indeed be eaten together. According to research, lean meat contains vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 stays in the human body for a very short time. When eaten with garlic, allicin combines with it, which can not only increase the amount of vitamin B1 released by several times, but also change its original water-soluble nature to a fat-soluble nature, thus prolonging the time vitamin B1 stays in the human body. This has important nutritional significance for promoting blood circulation, quickly eliminating body fatigue, and improving physical fitness. Therefore, when eating meat, don't forget to eat a few cloves of garlic.