India, Jan. 15 -- When it comes to nutrition, what you eat is only part of the story - how much of those nutrients your body actually absorbs and uses matters just as much. Certain foods work better when paired together, while others deliver more benefits depending on how they're cooked or prepared. These small, often overlooked choices can make a significant difference in how nourishing your meals truly are.

Mohita Mascarenhas, a nutritionist and weight loss coach specialising in fat loss, PCOS, skin and hair health, is highlighting that poor food pairing, mistimed meals and incorrect preparation methods can cause you to lose as much as 30 to 50 percent of the nutrients from the foods you eat.

In an Instagram video post shared on Janua...