Raspberry Bok Choy Smoothie

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 Lately I have been craving baby bok choy. It happens about two times per year and I am so thankful that I can find it at exactly the same times that I crave it. I get mine from Trader Joe's. Love the price and love the flavor. The children love it too so that is a major bonus. 
We try to focus on foods that give us the highest health protecting nutrients as possible and cruciferous veggies are on the top of my personal list! Check out this page with medical studies showing the cancer fighting properties of cruciferous veggies. 
http://www.naturalnews.com/cruciferous_vegetables.html
Here is one of our favorite recipes using an entire package of baby bok choy plus a secret extra cancer fighting powerhouse, cauliflower. Enjoy!

Raspberry Bok Choy Smoothie (serves 4-5)

by Elizabeth @ rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com

12 oz frozen, organic raspberries
1/2 of a small Haas avocado
1/2 C raw cauliflower
6.3 oz of baby bok choy
5 ripe bananas
1/2-1 C filtered water
Blend all of the ingredients in a high speed blender until creamy and smooth. Enjoy the goodness!


+JMJ+ Today I am grateful for cool breezes in the evening. We FINALLY are getting some cooler weather. 


Comments

Ana said…
Hi dear Elizabeth

Just to say that I've sent you an e-mail to eyetooth@comcast.net, that I saw in your profile, I think it works...
I tried another one I saw elizabeth@rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com but didn't work.


God bless you and all your beautiful family

Thank You
Ana from Portugal
November 6, 2013 at 1:51 PM
Elizabeth said…
Hi Ana,
I was not on my email until later today and I did get your email. I read it once through but want to re-read it before I send you my thoughts/ideas. Thank you for reaching out to me. I am excited to talk with you.
Peace & Raw Health,
Elizabeth
November 6, 2013 at 3:06 PM
kelli said…
oh i looove baby bok choy! never thought to put that or cauliflower in a smoothie! what a great way to get even more of those veggies in. any smoothie with raspberries sounds good to me!

glad the weather is cooling off for you. xoxoxo
November 6, 2013 at 9:05 PM
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