Because this is a raw a snack it is 100% healthy and has many health benefits!
First of all because this is raw it still has the enzymes in it to help your body break down the food (all raw foods have this benefit which is why every meal should contain raw food).
The main ingredient Avocados! They contain fat...good fat that is (omega 3) which takes longer to digest therefore leaving you full longer. They have lots of health benefits such as supporting cardiovascular health, good absorption of antioxidants, helps with blood sugar regulation, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Next up Onions! Yes raw onions... They have sulfur containing compounds which give off their strong odor (and make you cry while cutting them and I tend to cry alot when cutting them). They also have health benefits such as good heart health (anti platelet clumping agents), benefits connective tissue, supports bones, anti-inflammatory benefits and prevent bacterial infections.
Then we have garlic! Raw garlic the trick to having great breath! (im kidding, always serve something with mint or parsley in it after a garlic dish because it helps to mask the smell). Garlic also has sulfur containing compounds that lower blood pressure, help cardiovascular health, its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-viral, helps iron metabolism and helps prevent cancer.
(info found at www.whfoods.com)
Recipe
Ingredients: -3 Avocados -1 small onion (I use a cooking one)
-1or 2 cloves of garlic (depending on your taste)
-2 tsps of salt (I prefer pink himayalian)
-3 tbsps of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Optional- ¼ cup of sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, ½ cup of chickpeas or tomatoes (chopped)
Directions: -Chop onions and garlic cloves -Put all ingredients in food processor and process for 5 mins (or until smooth, less time is you want it chunky) -serve with organic corn chips, veggies to dip, crackers or mix with pasta for a pasta salad
*also just made it with some dill today which added a unique taste to it!
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