Entries by Bonnie Schnautz

Is Your Dream Dust in the Wind?

You created that goal to realize your dream. You signed that agreement and made a commitment. You were so excited (as my friend Chris says, “running around like your hair is on fire” excited) and then one day it died.  Kansas (the musical group, for the young people) said it best, “All my dreams pass […]

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    4 cups of cooked chickpeas or 2 cans (drained and rinsed) low-sodium chickpeas Juice of one lemon 2 heaping tablespoons sesame tahini 4-6 cloves of minced garlic 3/4 tsp teaspoon raw sea salt 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 small jalapeno pepper (option if like extra spicy) 2 roasted […]

How to make a green smoothie

How to make a green smoothie I want to teach you how to make a green smoothie. Why? Because this is my number one secret to health and energy.  They are a great way to get the nutrients your body needs, you can add what fruits and vegetables appeal to you (or that contain the […]

Health Issues from Unwanted Organisms

Health Issues from Unwanted Organisms “It is estimated that approximately 95% of the American population is infected with a unwanted organism of some kind.” Most people do not know the symptoms of unwanted organisms, this is how so many become infected and do not even know about it. To make identification even harder many organism infections can be […]

Natural Health Care and Detox

You are probably already aware that toxins are virtually everywhere. They are found in foods, in the environment, in our personal care products, in our cooking tools, and much, much more. You might even know some of the ins and outs of avoiding toxin intake. Things like… Eating whole foods Eating organic, non-GMO, or locally […]

Health Issues from IBS

Health Issues from IBS I remember like it was yesterday waking in the middle of the night in extreme pain. Many nights were spent lying on the bathroom floor in tears.  The dilemma was “not knowing which end was up” as my dad would say.  Would it be vomiting from the pain and constipation or would it […]

Benefits of Chia Seeds

Do you know the many benefits of chia seeds? They are truly a superfood.  Many of us have heard of the Chia Pet. Some of us even remember the silly “chi, chi, chia” jingle! But have you heard of eating chia seeds? Chia seeds are one of the most nutritious superfoods known yet so few people are enjoying them. I made this video […]

Whole Food Recipe: Bok Choy, Carrot and Apple Slaw

Whole Food Recipe: Bok Choy, Carrot and Apple Slaw Recipe submitted by Chef April Boeke of Culinary Innovations. This is a fresh, cooling dish perfect as the temperatures rise and spring brings the increased availability of fresh produce. As always, use organic or fresh, clean and/ or locally grown ingredients whenever posible. Raw foods are also […]

The Plan Diet, Is it safe?

A B Renewed Wellness Solutions follower asks: Hello Bonnie. I am very concerned about a couple of my friends. They are in the third or fourth week of “the plan”. It’s a strict and perilous diet where you measure certain food items according to their reactions in the body by eliminating extracting certain foods to […]

Health Issues from Processed Foods

Health Issues from Processed Foods Most people know that processed foods aren’t the healthiest food options out there but many don’t realize they can actually be the trigger for numerous health issues. Health issues from additives in processed foods are quite common and totally avoidable when you know what to look out for. Better yet, start […]

How to Live a Healthier Life with Hydration

The first area to examine for those  focused on living a healthier life is to examine their level of hydration. A person can survive 30-40 days without food but only 3-5 days without water.  Consider what you are drinking throughout the day and particularly  first thing in the morning. Ideally, you are sleeping the recommended […]

Health Issues from Electromagnetic Radiation

Health Issues from Electromagnetic Radiation Do you ever wonder about the effects your cell phone, computer or wireless interent might have on you? The topic is gaining much momentum as researchers and consumers begin to take a closer look at Electromagnetic sensitivity and electromagnetic field, also known as EMF, protection. What is EMF anyway? Everyone […]