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                                                                                               seaweed
 yields 2–4 servings
                                                                                         Sea vegetables can be added
 MELON SOUP                                                                              to any salad and most reci-
                                                                                         pes. If you dislike the taste
 An excellent way to break a fast or a
 refreshing appetizer. The spice adds                                                    of sea vegetables on their
 an additional flavor boost. Start                                                       own, consider using small
 with a pinch of spice and add more                                                      amounts in other recipes;
 according to taste.                                                                     they will not alter the taste or

 ½ ripe melon of your choice, coarsely                                                   flavor. Using them this way,
 chopped                                                                                 you receive all the benefits
 Cinnamon, cardamom, clove, mint, or                                                     while enjoying the tastes you
 ginger, for sprinkling                                                                  prefer.

 1. In a blender, blend the chopped                                                      Add a strip of seaweed when
 melon well. Add a little water if                                                       cooking soups and beans.
 necessary to get the blending                                                           It will tenderize the beans
 process started.                                                                        for easier digestion (even if
 2. Ladle into bowls to serve immedi-                                                    beans have not been pre-
 ately. Sprinkle with a dash of your                                                     soaked) and also add min-
 favorite spice.                                                                         eral content to your dishes,
                                                                                         or just toast for a light crisp
                                                                                         snack.
                                                                                         Note that similar to green
                                                                                         leafy vegetables, seaweeds
                                                                                         need to be soaked for 10
                                                                                         minutes, then rinsed and
                                                                                         checked for insects, before
                                                                                         use.



 Spinach Mint Soup
 224   HEALTHY EVER AFTER  for garnish  1 clove garlic (optional)  Adzuki bean sprouts or cubed cucumber,   1 tablespoon Bragg liquid aminos  2 cups water  ¼ avocado   smooth.   onion (optional)  chopped  2. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with with the adzuki bean sprouts or cubed cucumber.  1. In a blender or food processor, puree all the ingredients except the garnish until the consistency is   ¼ cup chopped red or sweet    1 cucumber, unpeeled and    ¼ cup chopped fresh mint  1 cup c












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                                                                                                               can, with its thick consistency, is preferred.
                                                                                                               RECIPE NOTE  If you are using coconut milk, the coconut milk from the



                                                                                                               per.

                                                                                                               nut milk, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and stevia.


                                                                                                               the ginger and chop the avocado (if using).

 yields 2 servings
                                                                                                                for garnish (optional)
                                                                                                                 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper,
                                                                                                               for garnish
                                                                                                                 2 tablespoons pumpkin or sunflower seeds,
 Blend all ingredients until smooth.
                                                                                                                 Dash of stevia (optional)
                                                                                                                 Pinch of paprika
 1 teaspoon minced ginger
                                                                                                                 1 clove garlic
 2 cups water
 1 avocado
                                                                                                                 Juice of ½ lemon
 spinach
 Pinch of paprika
                                                                                                                 1 avocado or 2 cups coconut milk (see recipe note)
 1 kale stem or ½ cup chopped
 1 teaspoon Bragg liquid aminos
                                                                                                                 1 teaspoon minced ginger
 2 small carrots, sliced
 Juice of ¼ lemon
                                                                                                                 3-inch piece kelp seaweed
 skin. For a warm soup, use warm water in this recipe.
                                                                                                                 3-inch piece wakame seaweed
 creamy texture—rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, which is great for your hair and
                                                                                                                 minerals that are often lacking in our diet.
 cancers, boosting immunity, and enhancing eyesight. It’s the avocado that gives this soup its
                                                                                                                 between dulse, nori, wakami, and kelp seaweeds to get the minerals and trace
 carotenoids—fat-soluble compounds that are associated with a reduction in a wide range of
                                                                                                                 A quick supernutritious soup for when you need something instantly. Alternate
 Carrots (and most red, yellow, orange, and green fruits and vegetables) are full of
 BETA-CAROTENE SOUP
                                                                                                                 SUPER SEAWEED SOUP
 yields 2 servings
                                            yields 2 servings
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