Posted by: siouxzsfree | March 15, 2008

Carrots and Avocados = Synergy

Carrots and avocados when combined, according to Dr. Ben Kim

provide an excellent source for immune system boosting and

eye health.

Wow.

The carrots are loaded with caratenoids

that make Vitamin A which provide

antioxidants, when converted through the liver,

maintain night vision

and assist in preventing cataracts and macular degeneration.

The avocados are full of lutein which contain antioxidants that

keep free radicals away from the eyes.

Together, they work synergystically.

Here’s a fantastic raw soup recipe from Dr. Kim

that when consumed a few times a week,

insures healthy vision support.

Why raw?

Raw foods are all about live enzymes and

mega amounts of fresh nutrients.

Raw foods keep us vibrant and feeling healthy.

Raw foods are healing and alive.

Raw foods slow down the aging process.

Raw foods increase energy.

Raw foods add appropriate bacteria to the intestinal tract.

Thanks, Dr. Kim.

Carrot and Avocado Soup Recipe

Serves 2-4

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh carrot juice
1 avocado, pit removed, and cut into large chunks
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
3/4 cup fresh loose cilantro or parsley
2 green onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce or nama shoyu
Sea salt, to taste

Directions:
1. Blend carrot juice, avocado, and ginger at a medium speed until smooth.

2. Add cilantro or parsley leaves (not stems), extra-virgin olive oil, and soy sauce, and pulse at medium speed until well blended but with bits of cilantro and parsley still visible.

3. Season with sea salt, to taste.

4. Serve chilled, and sprinkle green onion slices on top just before serving.

Responses

you fail to mention implications of high fat content of avocados consumed several times weekly.

There are good fats and bad fats,
in my humble opinion and avocado
fat happens to fall into the good fat HDL
category. It is a monosaturated fat in
avocados and
actually helps lower cholesterol. This
recipe calls for one avocado and serves
2-4 people which means the recommended
serving size of an avocado–2 T is achieved.
Thank you for your comment, Anita.
Susan

This sounds like a great summer soup. I’m looking forward to trying it.

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