Raw Nut Butter Recipe

Raw Nut Butter Recipe

Makes about 20 servings

Raw nut butter makes a great easy to make snack on the go. Along with being convenient, it is very healthy as well. According to Judy Caplan, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nuts are full of “Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber which help you feel full and suppress your appetite.” When you roast the nuts you also destroy some of the nutrients in the nut. This is why it is important to et all of your nuts raw. Nut butter is especially great when eaten with carrots, celery, or apple wedges.

 

Raw Nut Butter

1 cup raw peanuts

1 cup raw almonds

1 cup raw cashews

1 cup raw Walnuts

1/3 cup unrefined almond, flaxseed, walnut, or grape seed oil

Directions: Combine all of nuts into a blender and add half the oil before blending and then add the other half when the blend starts becoming consistent.

Nature’s “Green Butter”

Avocadoes are the tastiest thing to some people and to others it is simply horrible. One that we can all agree on, however, is that it is one of the healthiest fruit in the world. Even though it is a food high in fat, it is one of the healthiest fats in the world. Avocado fats provide many benefits for your body. Below are just some of the reasons why you should add avocadoes to your diet according to Underground Health.

 


According to Underground Health, avocadoes are known to:

-Reduce cholesterol


-Have anti-inflammatory properties


-Contain 25 vitamins and minerals that include Vitamin A, B, C, E, K, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.


-Reduce blood pressure


-Regulate blood sugar


-Promote eye health


-Regulate blood sugar levels


-Prevent birth defects


-Reduce the chance of a stroke


-Protect against cancer


-Fight free radicals


-Increase nutrient absorption


-Help with skin care


 

After seeing an overwhelming health benefits, you may be wondering how you can add more avocadoes to your diet. Well, you will be pleased to know that adding more avocadoes to your diet is much easier than you think. Besides eating it raw, you can use avocadoes in many recipes. Avocadoes are used for recipes such as guacamole, sushi, sandwiches and salads. On top of that avocadoes make a great side to almost any dish.

 

 

Source:

"15 Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Avocados." Underground Health. N.p., 21 May 2013. Web. 03 Feb. 2014.