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Personal Care Products that could be Harming Your Family

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:January 14, 2019
Post category:Bonnie's Healthy Life Blog Healthy Living

As I was cleaning out cabinets, I decided to glance over the ingredient list of some hair care products that I used to use. To be honest, it scared me. I used to put these on my body and didn't think about the impact to my skin, lungs or other vital organs! Think about the personal care products that you and your family use on a daily basis...lotions, shampoo, conditioner, soap, sanitizer, nail polish, baby soaps, make up, perfumes/colognes, deodorant, toothpaste, laundry detergent. EWG.org (Environmental Working Group) concluded in a study that on average people use 9 personal care products daily and applied an average of 126 unique…

Almond Cookie Recipe – Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Dairy Free

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:June 26, 2018
Post category:Healthy Recipes

After completing a food intolerance test, I learned I was intolerant to all sugars (honey, agave, etc) and dairy so I needed to find substitutes. My goal was to go sugar free for 4-6 months and at about month three, I wanted cookies! I found a recipe, made a few modifications and finally came up with this! Like pure stevia sweetener, the monk fruit sweetener is highly concentrated so a little goes a long way. The key is using pure monk fruit to elminate fillers. My favorite is pure organic monk fruit sweetener from Julian Bakery. Ingredients: 1 cup of Almond Flour 1/2 tsp Organic Pure Monk Fruit…

Chlorine Toxicity…Swimmers Beware

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:March 12, 2018
Post category:Healthy Living

Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ), swimming is the fourth most popular recreational activity for all ages in the United States? For kids ages 7-17, it is the most popular. However, do we ever consider how clean the water is that we swim in? How polluted are our oceans, lakes and rivers? As we talk about all the chemicals that we come in contact with every day from cleaning products to personal hygiene, it started me thinking about the water in which we swim. What about chlorine in pools? According to the CDC, 1 in 8 routine pool inspections…

Taking Life for Granted

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:February 22, 2018
Post category:Bonnie's Healthy Life Blog

My husband and I recently enjoyed our annual vacation at the Omni Hilton Head Resort. It didn't take long to realize how we are taking life for granted. A few inconveniences happened during our trip, which left me a bit frustrated, and truly perturbed (this had nothing to do with the hotel or service because the staff is amazing). It was no sooner than this happened that God created an opportunity to help me put life into perspective. I was exiting our room and saw our room attendant. She saw me take our dog out and asked if she could clean now. I said yes please, as our…

Wanted: Virtual Assistant

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 5, 2017
Post category:Healthy Living

The candidate must be extremely detail oriented yet can make decision quickly and work efficiently. Must be able to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks. Plus they should have knowledge of the benefits of healthy food and lifestyle. Some training and work may be conducted on site (if local). The remaining work would be conducted from your home office. Prefer a candidate who has previous experience working independently. Work environment must be conducive to confidential conversations and storing of confidential info. Able to catch on quickly to various software and strong skills in Word, PPT and Excel plus Quickbooks. Strong writing skills required to communicate with clients. Experience in creating social media posts…

Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:September 28, 2017
Post category:Healthy Recipes

4 C. fat-free veggie broth (organic & low sodium) 3 c. cubed sweet potatoes, peeled 1 1/2 c. lentils, rinsed 3 med. Carrots cut into 1” pcs 1 med onion, diced 4 garlic cloves ¾ tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp sea salt (add salt just before serving) ¼ c. minced fresh cilantro or parsley (add just before serving) Combine and cook first nine ingredients in slow cooker for 5-6 hours or on the stove for about 45 minutes until lentils are soft. You can blend for a smooth creamy soup or eat as is. Stir in cilantro and…

Liquid Soap, Harmless or Hazardous?

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:August 10, 2017
Post category:Healthy Living

Not too long ago while visiting a relative’s house, I began to wash my hands with the liquid soap provided in the attractive dispenser. After being taken a back by the strong perfume smell, and I tried to re-wash to remove the overpowering smell to no avail. Finally with the use of some vinegar, I was able to eliminate the strong perfume smell. Next, I found the actual container to determine the ingredient list and was horrified! Consider how many times per day you are using this to “clean” you hands but in fact you could be adding more toxins to your body and environment. This moment reinforced…

One Door Closes and Another One Opens: Changes at B Renewed

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:July 26, 2017
Post category:Bonnie's Healthy Life Blog

B Renewed started in my home office in 2009. I knew God had given me a gift to share health and whole food nutrition. It wasn’t an easy task, as I didn’t have a manual, just divine guidance. Through the years, I experienced many painful lessons! However, every challenge has provided an opportunity for me to learn and grow. Due to continued growth beyond the Tri-state area, some changes will be occurring at B Renewed soon and I wanted to share them with you first. I can’t express how much love and gratitude I have for each of you. Allowing B Renewed to serve your wellness needs locally…

My 3-day Cleanse Journey – Day 2

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:July 5, 2017
Post category:Healthy Living

Day 1 is done! So where do you think I struggled most? I caught myself in my daily habit of getting up from my desk to grab a snack. I realized that when I feel stressed, overwhelmed or anxious, I distract myself with a snack. Most of you know I am not grabbing a candy bar or cookie (we eat predominantly whole, clean) but, eating when your body doesn't need food is not healthy! So how did I cope knowing that I couldn't grab a snack? I decided to try some deep breathing and downloaded a meditation app. I believe this is a new healthy habit that I will incorporate…

My 3-day Cleanse Journey

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:July 4, 2017
Post category:Healthy Living

It's day one of my 3-day cleanse which started with a 2.5-mile walk on July 4th. What a perfect day to celebrate freedom from toxins! Instead of focusing on what I won't be eating, I'm focusing on the benefits such as mental clarity, focus, and increased energy. I prepared my body by eliminating meat and increased my consumption of fresh, raw organic fruits and vegetables. If you consume alcohol, caffeine, or dairy on a regular basis, I would eliminate these products a few days before as well. Except for an occasional (organic) ice cream, I swore off these vices years ago. However, with dark chocolate, I still have issues!…