Bonnie Schnautz, Author at B Renewed Wellness Solutions

How to Prevent Cancer with Cruciferous Vegetables – Week 40 of 52 Weeks of Wellness

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:October 17, 2012
Post category:Health Issues

In our quest to increase our plant food intake, let's take a closer look at cruciferous vegetables. It is vital to understand the benefits especially for individuals with cancer as it can greatly benefit those who incorporate them into into their daily dietary regimen. You’ve heard me say it before, whoever eats the most fruits, vegetables and greens at the end of the day, WINS! First, what does the word cruciferous actually mean? Cruciferous is defined as plants related to the mustard family; a plant with four leaves; and or a plant bearing the resemblance of a cross. Cruciferous vegetables contain phytochemicals, which are non-nutritive plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive…

Is Your Nutritional Bank Account in the Red? Week 39 of 52 Weeks of Wellness

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:October 9, 2012
Post category:52 Weeks of Wellness

Is Your Nutritional Bank Account in the Red? - Week 39 of 52 Weeks of Wellness Our body is like a bank account. We have approximately 3-5 times per day (meals and snacks) to make a deposit. Will it be a good deposit (whole, clean food) or NSF (non sufficient nutrient food)? Along with deposits, we make withdrawals as well. We expend energy through daily mental and emotional activity as well as physical. From a physical standpoint, we run, jog, bike, hike and maybe lift weights which we feel makes us "healthy". When we expend energy either through emotional or physical activity, this requires additional nutrients from food. However,…

Nutty about Coconut Oil-the many amazing benefits

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:October 5, 2012
Post category:Healthy Living

Nutty about Coconut Oil-the many amazing benefits In the Asian and Pacific countries, where coconut oil grows abundantly, the natives consider the coconut the cure for almost every illness. Although the meat and milk are full of fiber and nutrients, it is truly the oil that makes it remarkable. Scientific studies show that the saturated fat from coconut oil is truly unique in how it reacts differently in our bodies compared to other fats. Most saturated fats are made from long-chain fatty acids (LCFA), where coconut oil is comprised of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). MCFA are very different from LCFA in that they do not have a negative effect on cholesterol and even…

The FREE Real Easy Energy Webinar Series

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:September 30, 2012
Post category:Healthy Events

The FREE Real Easy Energy Webinar Series Do you recall hearing about Bonnie's free webinar event last month, 7 Secrets to Real Easy Energy? We are really excited about utilizing technology to reach the masses with useful, helpful wellness information. This is why Bonnie is offering a continuation of her energy presentation this month, October 3rd 2012 @ 7pm CDT, right here on the world wide web! The FREE “7 Secrets to Real Easy Energy” Webinar Presentation "In this FREE WEBINAR, I’ll reveal how you can stop dragging out of bed and gain the energy to be vibrant from sun up to sundown without the use of magic pills,…

It’s Dr. Bonnie now and that means prizes for you!

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:September 22, 2012
Post category:Healthy Events

It's Dr. Bonnie now and that means prizes for you! I'm officially Dr. Bonnie! It has been a joke for several years with my friends when I caveat my advice, with "I'm not a doctor"... but now I am. However, I'm not a medical doctor, but a Naturopathic Doctor. Naturopathic Doctors help educate to restore people's health naturally. What we do not do is treat, diagnose or cure illness! I believe God made our bodies whole and we can return them to that state if we provide them with the appropriate resources of whole, clean food. This is so exciting and a gift from my creator. What has…

Quieting the mind can heal

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:September 13, 2012
Post category:Healthy Living

Quieting the mind can heal Silence is God's first language; everything else is a poor translation. In order to hear that language, we must learn to be still and to rest in God— Thomas Keating What brings you to the brink? –that tipping point that finally turns you away from your old habits and turns you to healing and wholeness? For me turning 30 was the tipping point –I knew I didn’t have the stamina to run from life anymore – neither, I hated to admit, could I control it. Old hurts, consequences of my choices, the challenges of marriage and family life brought me to the brink. I had to make the…

Do You (or your child) Have Symptoms of Burnout?

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:September 3, 2012
Post category:Healthy Living

Do You (or your child) Have Symptoms of Burnout? If you are experiencing low energy or fatigue, your body may be in burnout mode. The main physical symptom that identified burnout is overwhelming fatigue upon awakening after eight to ten hours sleep or after a short nap. Bottom line, you feel exhausted. Your body can recover after a good night’s sleep with simple fatigue where burnout cannot be corrected solely by rest. Other symptoms of burnout may include: Craving for sweets due to a need for a quick energy source Lowered resistance to disease and/or infections Changes in appetite, alternating from ravenous to no appetite at all Reduced…

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:September 3, 2012
Post category:Healthy Recipes

I splurged and got myself the Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year recently and I am super excited about it. If you've not seen the Forks Over Knives movie, I highly recommend you do as soon as possible. Additionally, if you are on a quest for better health through whole foods nutrition, this book will get you off in the right direction! Here is a sample recipe that I've tried and really love: Peanut Butter Granola Bars Oh, these are so good and simple! They are full of crunchy, toasty, peanut-buttery deliciousness, with just a hint of cinnamon. These…

Jill’s Lazy Sunday Stew

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:August 31, 2012
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Jill’s Lazy Sunday Stew This stew is quick and easy. Serve it with some garlic bread and a salad for a great meal. The chili powder in this recipe gives the stew the kick it needs to keep you warm on those particularly cold days, while the beans provide protein, calcium, and fiber to keep you feeling fuller, for a longer period of time. Makes 8 servings Ingredients: Choose ORGANIC whenever possible! 1 30-ounce bag frozen hash brown potatoes 2 14-ounce cans tomato sauce or diced tomatoes (if you prefer chunky soups) 1 1/2 cups water 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-ounce can black beans,…

Spicy Sweet & Sour Eggplant Recipe

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:August 28, 2012
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Spicy Sweet & Sour Eggplant Recipe Eggplants are in season and we've been blessed abundantly with them from our CSA. I made this last night and it was delicious. Whether you are buying your eggplant from the local farmers market, growing your own or finding them in your CSA shares this month, consider trying this mouth watering whole foods recipe for a meat free night one day this week. Some notes on the recipe: The Arrowroot powder is the thickener in the sauce which replaces Cornstarch (typically GMO stuff). Obviously, cornstarch works as well if you don't have access to arrowroot. The Sweet & Sour Sauce would be great with stir-fry…