Avocado Dressing

Two years ago when I completely changed my diet to control/prevent my Hidradenitis Suppurativa I was not a fan of avocados or guacamole.  It's funny when you change your diet, your taste buds change too.  I don't know what happened, but I am loving avocados and guacamole lately!  If you like avocados, you will LOVE this dressing!  It can be used in salads or as a sauce for an entree.  The first time I tried it, I used it over some grilled chicken.  It was delicious.  I have also had it as a salad dressing...YUMMY!

Ingredients
1 avocado
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Juice from 1/2 lemon
2 tsp. basil
2 tbsp. Rotel tomatoes (if you are not sensitive to nightshades)
Sea salt and pepper to taste

• In a food processor combine all ingredients.  
• Enjoy over a salad!

I liked this dressing thick; however, to thin, add either more lemon juice or olive oil.

Avocado Dressing

Avocado:  Avocados are loaded with vitamins and minerals including B vitamins which help fight off infection and disease.  Avocados are an anti-inflammatory food which can help eliminate chronic disease.  

Extra Virgin Olive Oil:  Extra virgin olive oils have a phytonutrient called oleocanthal.  Studies have shown this natural phenolic compound helps fight inflammation.  Extra virgin olive oils are also rich in antioxidants which helps boost the immune system.

Garlic: Garlic is another superfood that lowers blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar.  Garlic also protects the liver and contains anti-tumor properties.  It has the ability of boosting the lymphatic system which functions as a defense in the immune system.  Garlic also reduces joint swelling and inflammation.

Lemon: Lemons are known to remove toxins from the body.  They help cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.  They also strengthen the immune system which helps fight many illnesses.

Basil:  Basil is known to reduce inflammation and swelling.  It contains an oil eugenol which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties.  Basil is also rich in antioxidants which help support the immune system.