It is essential to know how to combine foods if we intend to fully benefit from them!

Let's take the example of the very important alpha-lipoic acid, one of the most powerful antioxidants that is both water-soluble and fat-soluble, which is rare and also allows this sulfuric acid to intervene in the renewal of other antioxidants such as vitamins E, C, coenzyme Q10, as well as the famous glutathione.

In sports, alpha-lipoic acid acts on muscle repair, it eliminates oxidized antioxidants, it increases energy by stimulating ATP metabolism.

So what good combinations to activate all these antioxidants fundamental to our health and our recovery, whether we are seasoned athletes or less?

Here are some ideal ingredients to strengthen your immune system, reduce inflammatory risks, strengthen your shield against free radicals and simply boost your mitochondria!

Provide foods rich in sources of alpha-lipoic acid such as beef, broccoli, a slice of sourdough bread (fermentation is a good source of ALA) accompanied by pine nuts and onions.

Ingredient and preparation

- 200 gr of rump steak 
- 3 onions 
- 1 broccoli 
- tamari soy sauce
- a handful of raisins
- one cm of minced ginger
- extra virgin olive oil
- a tablespoon of pine nuts 
- sprinkle with sesame seeds

Sauté the onions in olive oil then add the broccoli, ginger, and rump steak. Cook for a few minutes then add the last ingredients.

The whole could be accompanied by a drink with lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger.