1. Red bell peppers and Black beans: For better immunity
Bell peppers or capsicums are rich source of anti-oxidants. They are generally expensive but there are good reasons to buy them. By adding some bell peppers in your diet would help boost your immune system. They are rich source of Vitamin-C that helps convert the iron into something that is easier for the body to absorb and use.

2. Extra-virgin olive oil and tomatoes: Better protection from diseases
Tomatoes consists of four major types of carotenoids, besides the antioxidants present in it that helps fight ill-health conditions such as cancer and other heart diseases. These chemicals get absorbed better with extra-virgin olive-oil.

3. Oatmeal and strawberries: For healthier heart
Oats are full of phytochemicals and phenolic acids, which are high in Vitamin C. Consumption of oatmeals help prevent plaque build-up that lead to heart attacks at a later stage.

4. Garlic and Onions: Full body protection
Intake of garlic and onions helps promote healthy heart health and plant chemicals that help keep your arteries free of plaque. Some of these compounds have even been studied for their power to detoxify carcinogens in the body.

5. Green tea and Black pepper: A slimmer waistline
Green tea boosts the absorption of EGCG, a key anti-oxidant 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.