Sweet Potato Bisque

From Forks Over Knives ­— The Cookbook Serves 6 This sweet and savory soup could almost be a dessert soup, as ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon are spices you find in many sweet potato and pumpkin pie recipes. The onion and garlic temper the sweetness, however, with a savory boost in this comforting recipe. Ingredients:  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 1 tablespoon grated ginger • 1 tablespoon thyme • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced • 6 cups Vegetable Stock or low-sodium vegetable broth • Zest and juice of 1 orange • 1½ cups unsweetened plain almond milk…

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Understanding Food Intolerance and Food Sensitivity

What do the following healthy foods all have in common? ACORN SQUASH BLUEBERRY LEMON TOMATO WILD RICE ZUCCHINI SQUASH EGG WHITES These are foods that I learned through testing that I had a moderate or severe food intolerance to. This is important to know as food intolerances and food sensitivities cause chronic inflammation. Food intolerance manifests a wide array of symptoms from gastrointestinal, fatigue, headache, migraines, arthritis and brain fog. These types of sensitivities affect 80% of the population. However, food intolerance does not cause immediate allergic symptoms. Two more foods that made it to my reaction list are gluten and casein, which seem to be quite prevalent.…

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German Chocolate Cherry Cake Shake

German Chocolate Cherry Cake 1 scoop (1/3 c) Chocolate plant-based protein powder  (my favorite is Juice Plus+ Dutch Chocolate Complete Drink Mix) 1/2 cup frozen cherries 1/2 cup almond milk 2 teaspoons almond butter 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons unsweetened raw cacao powder, optional Optional: For additional sweetness use organic Stevia or other natural sweetener. Add organic dark chocolate (over 70% cocoa) shavings to top with fresh sweet cherries.  Blend ingredients for 30-40 seconds in a high speed blender or Vitamix.

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How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

A big challenge for everyone is eating healthy while traveling and since the holidays are upon us, I thought it would be a perfect time to share some of my tips.  For most of us, the holiday season comes with a mixture of emotions, both negative and positive.  It's a stressful time of year: holiday traffic, over-crowded stores, last minute shopping, family drama... people fall back into old habits. You might think "there are no healthy options available", "not enough time", or "my emotions got the best of me", but these are all excuses and not the truth.  Well, I have good news!  With my three simple rules…

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Top 13 Wellness Gift Ideas

Struggling to find the perfect gift for the hard to buy for?  I'd like to share my most cherished wellness products and services that I love and use daily.  These tools have literally transformed my health and my clients plus make being healthy so easy. Share this list with your loved ones for a subtle hint or ensure it is in your wellness regimen by  purchasing one for yourself....you are worth it! This shopping can be accomplished from the comfort of your home.  No fighting crowds, burning fossil fuels or wasting precious hours of your time. Contact us if we can help at info@brenewed.com or calling 812-473-2502. 1.…

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Health Issues from Busyness

Health Issues from Busyness Most of us are busy.   We have packed schedules, commitments and are often quite overextended especially during the holidays. Daily life comes along with endless activities, opportunities and commitments. Before we know it we are exhausted, fatigued, anxious and possibly even depressed. All these can lead to a degradation of our immune system which naturally opens the door for chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Let's talk about the word "busy".  We wear it like a badge of honor or maybe an Olympic gold medal.  We compare ourselves to others thinking no one can be busier than we are! Webster defines…

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Health Issues From Eating Genetically Modified Foods

Opt Out of the Genetic Engineering Experiment! If you have not educated yourself on understanding genetically modified foods, then you should start now and keep reading. The first question is what is a genetically modified food? Monsanto takes DNA strands from insects and insert this DNA into food crops to make them more resistant to pests. GMO corn, for example, is designed to explode the stomachs of insects when they eat it. When we eat the GMO plant, or the flesh, milk or eggs from those animals that did, we bring that mutated insect DNA into our bodies. Who could think that this same effect wouldn’t impact the cells in…

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6 Tips for a Meaningful Thanksgiving Day

According to Wikipedia, Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Prayers of thanks and special thanksgiving ceremonies are common among almost all religions after harvests and at other times. Most of us love Thanksgiving because of the delicious food which is great but we need to remember and focus on more than just that to truly enjoy the day. So here are a few ideas that make your day special and memorable. Create a heartfelt Thanksgiving tradition with an Attitude of Gratitude!  Our tradition is to allow each family member…

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Dr. Bonnie’s 6 Quick Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving Day

According to Wikipedia, Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Prayers of thanks and special thanksgiving ceremonies are common among almost all religions after harvests and at other times. Most of us love Thanksgiving because of the delicious food which is great but we need to remember and focus on more than just that to truly enjoy the day. So here are a few ideas that make our day special and memorable. Create a heartfelt Thanksgiving tradition with an Attitude of Gratitude!  Our tradition is to allow each family member…

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