When I was in New York, Natalia gave us plenty of opportunity to ask questions outside of class so I brought up Britney’s healthy eating transition! Since she’s not a crazy detox-freak like me and just wants to get rid of some nagging issues, colon cleansing is not at the top of her list. Natalia suggested easing away from the fruit and grains as they could be having an inflammatory reaction and mentioned that we should try aloe and Natural Calm as aids. I’m personally not a fan of Natural Calm but Britney was open to it so gave it a shot. It turns out neither of us really appreciate the Natural Calm Experience. To be fair, I have heard many positive experiences. Now to order some aloe!
Cutting out fruit (for now!) has been an adventure since breakfast has been a green smoothie almost every day! Casey and Megan have been very helpful with their collection of sugar-free smoothies and I also came up with this tasty beverage which has become a favorite! I don’t use this maple syrup often or in great quantities as it’s made with xylitol (a sugar alcohol rather than an herb like stevia), however it’s so delicious and you don’t need much.
Ingredients:
1 cup nut milk
2 Tbsp raw almond butter
2 Tbsp Nature’s Hollow Sugar Free Maple
1 handful baby spinach
1 handful ice
Blend and drink!
In other news…I’m engaged!! I’ve been absolutely itching to announce it but we wanted to make sure that all of our family and close friends knew before announcing it all at once on the interwebs 
About a month ago Britney took me to the coffee shop where we had our first date nearly four years ago and asked if I would be her wife. Happy tears were shed and we’ve been giddily sharing the news! We’re planning on a wedding next year, I’ve been going a little crazy with my wedding Pinterest board and I’ve also been inspired by Lauren’s (Nutrition Savvy) Dream Wedding. We’ll see how detox-friendly I can keep our menu
I’m so excited for you both!!! Congratulations!!!!!
congrats you two!
Congratulations!! I cannot wait to see your wedding pics!
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Thanks, I enjoyed yours so much!
Congratulations Rande! And, your smoothie sounds delicious and one I will make for my other half since he already loves Cinnamon Roll Smoothie from Life Force Families. I have an awesome smoothie I make that your lovely Britney might dig: (No fruit in sight): It’s in the DTW recipe section also. Here it is: 1 peeled cucumber, juice of one lime, 1&1/2 dropper-fuls of stevia (or to taste), tons of spearmint leaves, 3 big handfuls of baby spinach leaves (or romaine), a little water to facilitate blending and 3 plus ice cubes and blend! SO refreshing and delicious!
I bet she would like that! We were recently talking about trying something with cucumber and goat yogurt so this sounds like it would be similarly delicious
that does sound delish, and if one were to add a bit of gin it would make a super tasty cocktail
Oh that is beautiful so glad for both of you Congrats!!!
I’ve never commented until today . . . but your happy news certainly deserves a comment! Congratulations to both of you. Your happy news put a smile on my face. Love the pic, btw, of your hands, pinkies entwined.
Exciting news! Congrats:)
Congratulations! So Excited for you!
And I am going to have to make this shake for my husband, he is always asking for smoothies with peanut butter, he likes chocolate and banana though so I will see how he likes this.
wonderful news! be happy forever together xo
oh sweetie! congrats! so happy for you xoxo
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!
ahh! congratulations on your engagement, i am so happy for you both!!! whenever i see a photo of you two i think that you radiate joy.
Congratulations! Very happy for you both
Congratulations, Rande! So happy for the both of you! Such a beautiful picture of the two of you – radiant!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and Britney!!
And I can’t wait to hear all about your plans
A belated congratulations!!! (I’m behind on my reading – sorry!) So happy for you both. You guys are an adorable couple.
Congratulations!! You two look awfully happy