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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

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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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