Raw Coconut Lime Cilantro Dressing

The mighty coconut has over 300 uses and is an epic super food for overall health. Raw coconut milk is dairy free and a great substitute for vegans, vegetarians, and raw foodists for meals that need a plant-based dairy or cream . This creamy liquid is made from the pressing of  the plant-based white flesh, of the coconut. It has a slightly sweet taste, it aids in digestion. It has healthy high saturated fats which helps metabolize the body. It contains lauric acid that is found in mother's milk. Lauric acid lowers cholesterol levels, antibacterial, and it is also an antiviral. Once opened, coconut milk must be refrigerated or else it will spoil and it should not stay past 3-4 days when stored in the refrigerator. However, it can be frozen much longer, but, no longer than 2-3 weeks.

Coconut milk contains vitamins, C, E,  which helps boosts the immune system. The vitamin E is an antioxidant and fat soluble, which helps protects the body's tissue from free radicals. It also contains vitamin B, that aids the body in processing energy from the foods that you consume and also help builds red blood cells; regenerates it. Coconut milk also has phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and iron. It also is an antioxidant, which allows the cells to, "breathe (oxygenates)," that reverses the aging process. The fats in the coconut milk are not stored in the body, due to the monoglycerides that are lipids.These fatty acids monoesters of glycerol is a great defense against clogging of the arteries that prevents heart disease and stroke. Coconut milk is also an anti carcinogen (cancer fighter), and an anti inflammatory. It helps regulate your blood sugar, calm your nerves, strengthen your bones and relieves arthritis.

Cilantro is also known as Coriander leaves. This super food, not only detoxifies the body of metals, such as: mercury, lead, aluminum and other metals, but, it also gives you radiant skin and flushes the kidneys of any harmful toxins. It has plant derived chemical compounds that prevents dis-eases and promotes overall health.

Avocados not only promotes cardiovascular health, that has monounsaturated fats, but, it is an anti inflammatory also. It aids in arthritis, both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid. It is an anti carcinogen and promotes blood sugar regulations. It also, gives the skin a natural glow. It provides carotenoid antioxidants such as: alpha carotene, beta carotene, lutein, neochrome, neoxanthin, beta cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, chrysanthemaxanthin, violaxanthin that are all an optimal absorption of fat solubles; within this phytonutrients combination. Avocados enhances your body's ability to absorb nutrients, that's why it is excellent for weight management and diabetes.

As a reminder, super foods work from the inside out. You are what you eat in 28 days, so, choose wisely. This information is for educational purposes; always, consult your health practitioner to guide you. Please keep in mind to be organic as much as possible; preferably all organic for optimum nutrition. I will add, shop at Farmer's markets also for better prices. Check your city, town, village, or state for markets in your area.

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh cilantro

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/2 medium ripe avocado, peel and cut into cubes

1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp lime, juiced

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp tarragon leaves, ground, dried or fresh

1/2 tsp cumin, ground

1 1/2 tbsp sweetener, agave nectar used

1 garlic clove, large

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp fine pink Himalayan salt, (no more than 1/2 tsp)

Rinse and soaked all vegetables thoroughly. Organic fresh vegetables are used in all recipes. I rinse, soak, and cook all of my meals in Kangen water, which is alkaline water; that has a 9.5pH (soaked for 15 minutes).

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in blender and mix well until smooth. Store in mason jar 3-4 days in refrigerator.

This dressing can be used as a dip with baked tortilla chips, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, or whatever your taste desires.

Note: This dressing can be thinned out by adding 2 tbsp of alkaline water or coconut milk. My taste testers approved this at the slight thick consistency it already has with the ingredient measurements stated in recipe above that did not want it any thinner; the choice is yours.

Makes 2 cups (16 oz)

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Photography & Editing by: My Sun, Ta'llah Nehru