Nowadays, we have virtually endless possibilities of combining various food products. In supermarkets, not only regional and seasonal products are available, but also foreign and exotic ones. Thanks to this, our cuisine certainly becomes diverse and interesting, but you must remember that food interacts with each other, affecting the bioavailability of minerals and vitamins, i.e. the ability of our body to use nutrients. Among nutritionists there is a very good saying, “You are not what you eat but what you digest.” Bad combinations can cause weakness of the digestive tract, decreased immunity, weight gain and many health problems. On the other hand, however, well-selected food products mutually improve the absorption of nutrients causing increased benefits.
Here is one example of a good mix: wine & almonds
The benefit: evening pleasure that keeps the heart healthy
Red wine and almonds contain many antioxidants. One of the main compounds found in red wine is resveratrol. Resveratrol is a very effective antioxidant ensuring proper elasticity of venous and arterial walls. On the other hand, almonds are naturally rich in vitamin E, which is considered to be the best antioxidant that protects the cardiovascular system. However, it should be remembered that vitamin E is extremely easily degraded through food processing, but also through the intestinal interaction of other nutrients. Resveratrol means that vitamin E from almonds can be fully utilised. Both of these compounds together participate in the same processes, keeping our blood vessels and heart healthy. So the next time you reach for a glass of wine, remember to also bite a few almonds!
