You should try these: 9 crazy food combonations to make you lean and fit

1. Eggs and Mango
Gives you: Firm skin
There’s no need to apply several products
to get good, firm skin. Just eat some eggs
and mango, especially now that the fruit is
in season. Eggs are naturally rich in amino
acids that are essential for formation of
skin-plumping collagen. And mango, which
is rich in Vitamin C, works with these acids
to boost collagen production. This helps
build back lost stores in the body, which
can significantly improve the appearance of
skin.
Do it right: To give a boost to your next
breakfast, pair an omelette with a cup of
fresh mango chunks, which supply
nearly an entire day’s supply of Vitamin C.
2. Red Bell Peppers and Black Beans
Gives you: Better Immunity
They look good at the veggie market and
are expensive. But here’s a good reason to
buy them. You’ll absorb more immune-
boosting plant iron by adding in some red
bell peppers on your plate. Iron in black
beans is hard for the body to absorb,
however, adding a dose of Vitamin C-rich
produce like red peppers converts the iron
into a type that’s easier for the body to
use.
Do it right: There are great recipes online
that show you how to mix your beans with
red bell peppers and make the meal a tasty
one too.
3. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Tomatoes
Gives you: Better protection from
diseases
Tomatoes boast of four major carotenoids
(alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and
lycopene) besides three potent
antioxidants (betacarotene, Vitamin E, and
Vitamin C) which may help
fightcancer and heart disease. These
protective chemicals are better absorbed
with extra-virgin olive oil, which is high in
healthy monounsaturated fats.
Do it right: Leave the tomato skin on, since
it is packed with phytochemicals. Extra-
virgin olive oil is the least processed form,
so it contains the most beneficial
compounds. Store it away from heat and
light to prevent it from going rancid.
4. Broccoli and Tomatoes
Gives you: Protection against cancer
Both are individually known to have cancer-
fighting properties, but research has
shown that together they are the Hulk of
cancerfighting foods. Scientists found
consuming tomato and broccoli at the
same time was more effective at slowing
the growth of cancerous prostate tumours
than eating either vegetable alone.
Do it right: Have one-and-a-half cups of
broccoli along with twoand-a-half cups of
fresh tomato, with pizza or spaghetti.
5. Oatmeal and Strawberries
Gives you: A healthier heart
Oats contain two important phytochemicals
called avenanthramides and phenolic acids,
which are known to work with Vitamin C to
reduce harmful effects of bad cholesterol
and help prevent plaque build-up that lead
to heart attacks.
Do it right: Enjoy a half cup of sliced
strawberries with your morning bowl of
oatmeal.
6. Green Tea and Lemon
Gives you: A healthier heart
Green tea, a rich source of powerful
antioxidants called catechins, is known to
help improve the heart’s health. However,
according to studies only about 20 per cent
of these compounds are absorbed by the
human body. Adding lemon juice to green
tea has been shown to increase the
catechins level to 80 per cent.
Do it right: After brewing yourself a cup of
green tea, squeeze in the juice of one
whole lemon.
7. Cinnamon and Whole Grain Toast
Gives you: Extra energy and quicker
weight loss
Sprinkling cinnamon on your toast may
help keep your blood sugar at a healthier
level, which prevents dips in your energy
and spikes in your hunger level. In a study
published in the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, cinnamon was found to
slow the rate of stomach emptying after
meals and reduce the rise in blood sugar
after meals to negate more bingeing later.
Do it right: Use whole grain bread, trans-
free margarine and a teaspoon of
cinnamon.
8. Garlic and Onions
Gives you: Full-body protection
Both these veggies contain a number of
organosulfur compounds and heart-healthy
plant chemicals that help keep arteries free
of plaque. Some of these compounds have
even been studied for their power to
detoxify carcinogens in the body.
Do it right: Most Indian cooking combines
the two, however if you are in the mood for
something else, the combination even
works for soups and sauces.
9. Green Tea and Black Pepper
Gives you: A slimmer waistline
Forget crash dieting. After your next meal
sip a cup of green tea with a little black
pepper thrown in. The combination boosts
the absorption of EGCG, a key antioxidant
in tea tied to calorie burning, by 130 per
cent. Experts say the compounds in green
tea can affect the hormones that regulate
hunger and fullness.
Do it right: Studies say as little as a half-
teaspoon of black pepper can increase the
absorption of tea’s beneficial compounds.