Samantha DeVito M.S

Taking certain supplements with food may improve absorption and reduce digestive discomfort. Fat-soluble vitamins, probiotics, calcium and omega-3s may benefit from being paired with food. Always follow supplement instructions and guidance from a health care professional. When it comes to supplements, what you take is only part of the equation. In many cases, how you take them may matter just as much.

Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Key Points Avocados support heart health as part of a balanced eating pattern. Enjoy avocados any time of day for their heart-health benefits. Pairing avocados with vegetables may boost absorption of key nutrients and antioxidants. If avocados had a publicist, they’d probably insist there’s no bad time to eat one.

Protein, fiber and healthy fats help make salads more satisfying and filling. Ingredients like avocado, quinoa and edamame add nutrients and staying power. Fruit adds fiber, freshness and natural sweetness to balanced, filling salads. There’s nothing more disappointing than chopping up a giant salad only to find yourself rummaging through the pantry an hour later looking for “something else.” We’ve all been there: a bowl of lettuce that looked healthy and ambitious but somehow ate like air.