Studies are beginning to prove that the interactions of the foods we eat can be much more healthy for us than eating one beneficial food at a time. Here are the most powerful food synergies currently known to science as per Best Life:
1. Tomatoes + Avocados
2. Oatmeal + Orange Juice
3. Broccoli + Tomatoes
4. Blueberries + Grapes
5. Apples + Chocolate
6. Lemon + Kale
7. Soy + Salmon
8. Peanuts + Whole Wheat
9. Red Meat + Rosemary
10. Turmeric + Black Pepper
11. Garlic + Fish
12. Eggs + Cantaloupe
13. Almonds + Yogurt
I think I’ll go make a peanut butter sandwich right now, on whole wheat bread, of course!
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Food Synergy
- The growing body of research showing the benefits of food synergy presents opportunities for enhanced product development and marketing for food companies.
- Superfood Combos
- As consumers become more interested in wellness, offering products that combine powerfoods such as blueberries and grapes or tomatoes and avocados in convenient formats could be a new market for food and beverage companies.
- Functional Pairings
- Functional food companies can take cues from studies on food synergies to develop pairings that address specific health concerns, such as the combination of garlic and fish for heart health.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- Food and beverage companies can use the findings of food synergy research to create and market innovative product pairings that offer enhanced health benefits.
- Functional Foods
- Functional food manufacturers can develop products that address specific health concerns by combining two or more ingredients that synergistically enhance their individual health benefits.
- Wellness
- The growing interest in wellness and health-conscious consumers provides opportunities for companies in the wellness industry to use this research to market food pairings with enhanced health benefits.
