These “essential food pairings” are so mundane and obvious, it really shows how intuitively healthy traditional cuisines and simple foods are. Beans with peppers or citrus! Grains with onions! Tomatoes in olive oil! Yes, that’s what people have been eating for centuries, if not longer.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/19/essential-food-pairings-for-nutrient-absorption-on-a-plant-based-diet.html

4 essential food pairings for optimal nutrient absorption, from a vegan dietitian

Eating certain foods together may increase your ability to absorb nutrients. Here are four essential pairings, especially for those on a plant-based diet.

CNBC