Ingredients
4 avocados, scooped out
5 or 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
Juice of half a small lemon (also grate a little of the zest into the bowl)
Fresh jalapeno or cayenne pepper, minced
Sea salt and black pepper
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, lemon juice, jalapeno (if using), and salt and black pepper to taste. I like my guacamole kind of chunky, so I mash it together with a fork. If you like yours smooth, then blend it instead. I’m obsessed with cilantro so there’s a lot in my guacamole! If you want to put less cilantro, please do so according to your taste preferences.
Cilantro is a strong chelator, so it’s a natural way to pull heavy metals and other toxins out of your bloodstream. Detoxification is one way to help support general health and reduce risk of cardiovascular damage. The avocados contain healthy essential fats as well as glutathione, a strong antioxidant that sweeps away free radicals. For your dipping pleasure, I recommend organic zucchini, celery, carrots and of course, tortilla chips.
Suzy Cohen, RPh, has been a licensed pharmacist for over 30 years, blending conventional medicine with natural approaches to help people feel better and live healthier. She is the founder of Script Essentials, a supplement company known for targeted, custom-formulated products, some with patented innovations.
With a special focus on thyroid health, functional medicine, and drug-induced nutrient depletion (what she calls “drug muggers”), Suzy is the author of several books including Thyroid Healthy, Drug Muggers, and Diabetes Without Drugs. She also writes a nationally syndicated health column and shares practical, easy-to-understand guidance with readers around the world.
