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Detox for Radiance: Watercress Soup

By JoeR
Created Dec 7 2007 - 3:49pm

Whip up this recipe anytime to help flush toxins out of your system and brighten up your skin—or as part of the one-day, two-day or three-day version of the 1-2-3 Detox for Radiance regimen [0].

 

Watercress Soup

Watercress is one of the truly great radiant foods. It's hugely antioxidant, especially protective against lung cancer, and rich in iron, which makes it a key to inner beauty.

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 bunches watercress, with stems
1 quart vegetable stock
3/4 cup plus tbsp. plain yogurt with live bacteria

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onion gently until soft. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add the watercress and continue to cook gently until it wilts. Add the stock and simmer for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and whiz until smooth. Serve hot or cold with a swirl of yogurt in each bowl.

 


From The Little Book of Detox Tips for People on the Go [1] by Michael Van Straten. Copyright Michael Van Straten, Sally Pearce and Quadrille Publishing Ltd. Republished with permission.

 

Consult your doctor before using any health treatment — including herbal supplements and natural remedies — and tell your doctor if you have a serious medical condition or are taking any medications. The information presented here is for educational purposes only and is in no way intented as substitute for medical counseling.



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