Benefits of Avocados:

Avocado is an amazing fruit that can replace meat and dairy fat in the raw diet and the fat contained in avocado is actually good for you. The Monounsaturated fat found in avocados can help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease. Here are some other benefits to eating avocado:

• Avocados have the highest fiber of any fruit.
• Avocados are highest in protein of any fruit.
• They have more potassium than bananas.
• Avocados work as an anti-inflammatory
• They can help prevent cancer and destroy cancer cells.
• They help absorb more nutrients like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and lycopene when eaten with other fruits and veggies.

So consider adding avocado to your salads or making some yummy guacamole. Avocados also work well in smoothies or just by themselves with a little seasoning.

 Easy  Raw Avocado Recipes

Guacamole

Mix together the following in a mixing bowl:

3 medium avocados
1 cup scallions
1 bunch cilantro
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 cloves peeled garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil

Serve with veggies like bell pepper or your favorite raw bread.

Avocado and Cucumber Salad

Combine the following in a large bowl:

5 avocados, cubed
4 cucumbers, chopped
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup chives, chopped
2 parsley springs, chopped
2 tablespoons raw tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 jalapeno, chopped
salt
black pepper

Raw Chocolate Pudding

Blend the following in blender

1 medium avocado
2 1/2 tablespoons raw cocoa
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup dates
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon sea salt