I often speak to my mother about super and organic foods especially for the children.  Her latest discovery was a delicious Avocado & Honey Shake.

1. 1 ripe organic avocado
2. 1 big dollop of raw organic honey
3. A big teaspoon of chia seeds
4. Fresh home made almond milk or fresh coconut juice for a lighter taste
5. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
6. Ice cubes – optional

I was inspired to try.

Why?  Health benefits of Avocado & Honey

Avocado has incredible anti-inflammatary properties, especially for the heart, and it has been shown to help reduce low-density cholesterol at the same time as increasing the more beneficial high density lipoprotein cholesterol.   Avocado is also amazing for maintaing moisture levels in your skin to help keep your skin feeling soft and healthy.  The health benefits do really keep going on.

Raw honey is honey that has not been heated, pasteurised or processed in any way.  The differences between having raw and processed is immense.  Raw honey is an alkaline-forming food containing powerful antioxidants, enzymes and other natural nutrients that are destroyed when heated or processed.  Process honey is the same as eating refined sugar.  Raw honey has anti-viral, anti-baterial, and anti-fungal properties.  It can also help with the immune system, help eliminate some allergies and can help for certain skin wounds.