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It’s difficult to overestimate broccoli’s healing power. This crisp, delicious member of the cruciferous family has been shown to fend off a host of serious conditions, including heart disease and cancer. Cauliflower is known to boost the immune system.

2 cups (500ml) broccoli florets
2 cups (500 ml) cauliflower florets
1 banana, peeled
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 tsp (2 ml) lemon rind
juice of two lemons
1/4 cup (60 ml) cold-pressed sunflower oil
2 Tbsp (30 ml) vegetable broth
2 Tbsp (30 ml) sour cream or kefir
1 tsp (5 ml) curry powder
1/4 tsp (1 ml) Herbamare, Spike or other herbal salt
pinch cayenne pepper
sliced almonds, for garnish

Blend everything but broccoli and cauliflower florets. Drizzle over florets, garnish with almonds and serve.

Source: alive #220, February 2001