It’s long been said that eating healthy can give a swift jump start the body. With the right amount of vegetables, fruits, grains, and more, almost any bodily function can receive an instant upgrade in efficiency. And because these foods are packed full of vitamins and the substances we need most, sticking to an enriched diet can do wonders for our health – before any medicine or doctor treatments even come into play. Headaches can be reduced by drinking more water, immune systems boosted with large doses of vitamin C, and brain activity increased with proteins and vitamin D.

But with all the pull that these so-called super foods hold, they hold even more when working together. This might be a general term, that overall, eating healthier will only allow functions to internally improve upon themselves. But there’s even another layer in the mix. By combining specific combos of natural nutrition, you can greatly improve functions just by planning better meals. And by being aware of what foods feed off one another, you can focus on specific tasks with a few simple adjustments.

For instance, pairing foods that are rich in vitamin C with those full of iron will allow your body to more easily absorb the iron; by offering its absorbing powers, vitamin C gives itself an even better reputation toward the immune system. (Hence the term, “super food.”) So whether a food is tasty or offering its abilities in an eat-your-vegetables type fashion, look to these meal additions to pack your body full of proper health. From vitamins to magnifying abilities, each creates a helpful way toward instant better nutrition.

Super foods to Put in Your Diet:

Artichokes and Peppers

With a single meal full of artichokes and peppers, the body can improve blood health – by allowing more oxygen to move more efficiently throughout the body, as well as improving everyday energy levels. Other combinations include leafy greens, dried fruits, or legumes (for vitamin C), and tomatoes, citrus fruits, as well as leafy greens (for iron). This leaves salads or spinach as a win-win add-on for any meal.

Green Tea and Lemon

Packed with antioxidants and DNA repairing catechins, pairing these two together greatly increases their vitamins’ abilities. By five whole times. You can also pair green tea with seafood to block mercury from entering the bloodstream. Which is a great idea for anyone who frequents sushi or other mercury-prone types of fish. Another perk: those who drink green tea on a regular basis are shown to lose 10 more pounds per year vs. non green tea drinkers. That’s every year!

Avocados and Tomatoes

It’s a well-known fact that avocados come full of healthy fats – ones that are needed to help the body digest each meal. These same fats have also been shown to present cancer-fighting boosters. When paired with the lycopene in tomatoes (the cancer-fighting substance), avocados boost their reach by four times.

Dark Chocolate and Apples

While milk chocolate might taste better, it’s dark chocolate that truly hosts super food abilities. Full of antioxidants, pair your next serving of dark chocolate with apples to increase circulation and reduce your risk of heart disease. The duo also fights blood clots through producing anti-inflammatory abilities within the heart.

Bananas and Yogurt

Not only are these breakfast foods delicious together, they work to create the maximum level of muscle-repairing glucose and amino acids. Save this combo for a post-exercise snack to allow muscles to repair more quickly, while gaining strength in the process.

Before creating your next grocery list, look to these helpful (and yummy) combinations to offer up meals that both satisfy and heal.