The Beauty Diet

Antioxidant Soup

Antioxidants are stable molecules that protect the body's cells against oxidation and the effects of free radicals. This recipe makes a densely nutritious soup with great flavor and loads of antioxidants - perfect for supporting healthy skin from the inside out.

Serves: 1

Ingredients

(use organic ingredients where possible)

• 4 ounces arugula
• 1 lemon
• 1 tomato or ½ cucumber
• ½ red bell pepper
• ¼ avocado
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp red onion, diced
• 2 tbsp sea dulse
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp miso paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 olives
• 1 tbsp ashitaba
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder (or equivalent fresh root)
• ¼ tsp salt

Directions

1. Peel the outer skin of the lemon, leaving the bioflavonoid-rich white pith and seeds intact.
2. While blending all the ingredients, add pure spring water as needed to reach a thick, soupy consistency.