These Top 5 Texas Food Combos Will Positively Boost Your Health

Here’s what I just learned from TheHealthy.com, featured in Reader’s Digest, and it honestly changed how I look at my daily food habits. While I’ve been eating these foods for years to stay fit, get healthy, and lose weight, I didn’t realize that some of them need a “partner food” to really activate their benefits.

Once I started pairing certain foods the right way, not only did I feel better, but I actually found them more enjoyable to eat. Here are five of the most surprising and fun food combos that can unlock big health benefits.

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Bananas + Milk = Better Digestion and Stronger Bones

This one is my go-to. I started eating bananas with a little milk before bedtime—and let’s just say I haven’t needed laxatives since. Bananas have inulin, a fiber that helps gut bacteria and enhances calcium absorption. Pairing it with milk, yogurt, or cheese gives your bones a boost. Bonus: It’s a sweet way to start or end your day.

Broccoli + Mustard = Cancer-Fighting Tag Team

Broccoli is loaded with sulforaphane, a compound linked to fighting cancer. But cooking broccoli zaps the enzyme that helps release it. The fix? Add a little mustard or raw arugula when serving. That’s right—mustard helps your body absorb more of the good stuff.

Coffee + Sugar = Brain Boost

Surprisingly, sugar in coffee isn’t all bad. A small study showed that combining the two helps activate parts of the brain tied to focus. I’m not saying overload your cup, but if you’re like me and need to power through a busy Texas morning, this combo might give you the edge.

Apples + Green Tea = Heart-Healthy Duo

Turns out, that relaxing moment of tea with fruit has a purpose. The antioxidants in apples (quercetin) and green tea (catechin) help prevent blood clots. That means this combo could lower your risk of heart issues. Afternoon snack, anyone?

Carrots + Avocados = Super Skin and Weight Loss

This one is personal. Years ago, a nutritionist told me to focus on yellow and orange fruits and veggies for weight loss. So I started dipping carrots in guacamole. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which needs healthy fat (like avocados) to absorb properly. That simple change helped me lose 80 pounds in just six months.

Final Thought

All credit goes to TheHealthy.com and Reader’s Digest for inspiring this new approach to food. If you’ve been eating these staples solo, give these combos a try. Your body, and your taste buds, might just thank you.