Brown Girl Gone Green

09/08/2025

Vanilla Salted Date Caramel Smoothie

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

3 Pitted Medjool Dates
1 small frozen banana
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1-2 tbsp peanut/nut butter
3/4 cup ice
splash of vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
optional: granola for topping

DIRECTIONS:
Add the pitted dates and milk to a blender and blend until the dates are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until evenly combined.

Optional: smear a little peanut butter around the inside of your glass, pour in the smoothie and enjoy!

09/06/2025

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𝗔𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 is excited to invite you to the 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 & 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗳!

In just 5 days, you’ll discover simple, doable habits that help you reset your health, slim your belly, and boost your energy — all while being supported by live coaching and a community of women walking this journey with you.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:
🥤 Slim-your-belly smoothies (tasty + easy)
🥗 Metabolic dinner bowls that fuel, not frustrate
🎥 3 live group coaching calls with Coach Dede
💌 Daily encouragement to keep you on track
✨ We kick off September 14th — don’t miss this chance to start strong and finish well!

👉 Click here to register: https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/e7fde253bbb

“S𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺; 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘴.” — 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘴 31:17

09/04/2025

💪✨ It didn’t happen overnight… but it DID start with one small commitment—
to stop feeling like crap and start fueling my body the right way!

Ladies, you don’t have to starve yourself, over-exercise, or chase every diet trend. You just need simple, satisfying meals that balance your blood sugar, reduce bloat, and keep you feeling strong, energized, and confident.

That’s why I created the 5-Day Flat Belly Foods Challenge
—
✔️ Easy recipes you’ll actually enjoy
✔️ Quick smoothies + metabolic bowls
✔️ A supportive mini coaching group
✔️ Real results in just ONE week

✨ Your journey to feeling good again starts with one decision.
I Drop a 💜 if you’re ready to commit to YOU!

I know what it feels like to juggle ALL the things and still want to feel good in your own skin.

08/25/2025

🌱✨ Something New & FREE—From My Heart to Yours! ✨🌱

This is a first for me… I’ve just created a free resource to help busy women nourish their bodies and boost their energy—starting with something simple: a Back-to-School Metabolic Salad Jar Guide!

It’s my way of saying THANK YOU to the family and friends who have cheered me on, prayed for me, and encouraged me to live out my passion for holistic health and healing. 💚

This downloadable guide includes:
🥗 5 quick & delicious salad jar recipes
🔥 Ingredients designed to support metabolic health
⏰ Easy prep for your busiest days
💪 Gut-boosting, protein-packed, and flavor-full

It’s free, and it’s from me to YOU—because your well-being matters, too.

Grab your copy here 👉 https://auroranetwork.life/back-to-school-metabolic-salad-jar-by-dede

Love you all so much. Thank you for helping me live out what I believe is part of my God-given purpose. 💜

Feel lighter, energized, and ready to take on the day - with meals prepped in minutes.

08/19/2025

🍫 3-Ingredient “Better Than Snickers” Bars! 🤤
Dates + Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips (melted with a little coconut oil) + Salted Peanuts = PURE MAGIC. ✨

Why they’re healthier:
✅ Naturally sweetened with fiber-packed dates
✅ No processed junk — just clean, simple ingredients
✅ Healthy fats + protein from peanuts keep you satisfied longer
✅ Dairy-free & refined sugar-free 🙌

These taste exactly like Snickers…but without the sugar crash. 💥

07/13/2025

Ok Texas, let's go!! 🙌

Texas Leads the Way!

I know it might seem shocking, but for far too long, nutrition has not been a part of medical school education.

Think about that—food, one of the most basic elements of health, was barely covered. To believe that what we eat isn’t central to getting healthy and staying healthy is just... bizarre. 😱

Thankfully, that’s starting to change.
Food is medicine
Sunlight is medicine
Sleep is medicine
Gratitude is medicine
Social Connection is medicine
Movement is medicine

And to try to heal the body without addressing these core elements?

It’s a missed opportunity for real, lasting wellness.

It’s time we bring whole-person healing back to the center of healthcare—where it belongs.

Let’s keep pushing for change. Let’s keep leading.

06/13/2025

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I call this The Purple Monster! 👿

🔬 What The Purple Monster Is Attacking:

🧨 1. Inflammation
• Blueberries and ginger are anti-inflammatory powerhouses, rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and gingerols. These help reduce joint pain, brain fog, and gut irritation.
• Juice Plus gives that phytonutrient backup—think anti-inflammatory reinforcements from dozens of fruits and veggies.

⚖️ 2. Blood Sugar Imbalances
• Tofu and cashews bring in plant-based protein and healthy fats, which slow down sugar absorption. That means no crash, just steady energy!
• Vanilla Complete gives a low-glycemic boost to your metabolism, curbing cravings.

🧪 3. Oxidative Stress / Cellular Damage
• The deep purple from those blueberries = serious antioxidants. They neutralize free radicals that age your cells and mess with your DNA.

• Tahini adds a mineral-rich combo (calcium, magnesium, zinc) that supports cellular repair and immune defense.

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🙌 Bonus Benefits:
• Hormone support from healthy fats and plant protein.
• Digestive help from ginger and tofu’s gut-friendly fiber.
• Brain boost from polyphenols in berries + plant-based omega support from tahini and cashews.

👑 So basically… this monster isn’t attacking you—it’s waging war on everything that’s attacking YOU.

06/13/2025

I call this The Purple Monster! 👿

🔬 What The Purple Monster Is Attacking:

🧨 1. Inflammation
• Blueberries and ginger are anti-inflammatory powerhouses, rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and gingerols. These help reduce joint pain, brain fog, and gut irritation.
• Juice Plus gives that phytonutrient backup—think anti-inflammatory reinforcements from dozens of fruits and veggies.

⚖️ 2. Blood Sugar Imbalances
• Tofu and cashews bring in plant-based protein and healthy fats, which slow down sugar absorption. That means no crash, just steady energy!
• Vanilla Complete gives a low-glycemic boost to your metabolism, curbing cravings.

🧪 3. Oxidative Stress / Cellular Damage
• The deep purple from those blueberries = serious antioxidants. They neutralize free radicals that age your cells and mess with your DNA.

• Tahini adds a mineral-rich combo (calcium, magnesium, zinc) that supports cellular repair and immune defense.

⸻

🙌 Bonus Benefits:
• Hormone support from healthy fats and plant protein.
• Digestive help from ginger and tofu’s gut-friendly fiber.
• Brain boost from polyphenols in berries + plant-based omega support from tahini and cashews.

👑 So basically… this monster isn’t attacking you—it’s waging war on everything that’s attacking YOU.