Week 7: Enjoy safer sweeteners kick the chemical ones – 52 Weeks of Wellness

Week 7: Enjoy safe sweeteners kick the chemical ones - 52 Weeks of Wellness This week I want to focus on safer options for sweeteners. Have you ever considered why so many people have a bad perception of sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup? Further more, why is sugar thought to be so bad when it occurs naturally in many "good for you" foods like fruits? Believe it or not, natural sugar isn't bad. The problem lies in the amount of it we consume and also in finding the truly naturally occurring sugars INSTEAD of the chemical ones. Natural Sugars to Try: Raw agave (cactus nectar), coconut nectar…

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Week 6: Enjoy sugar without being a slave to it – 52 Weeks of Wellness

52 Weeks of Wellness- Week 6: Enjoy sugar without being a slave to it. Last week we learned about some of the ugly truths about sugar, this week we'll look at some foods to help you with the sweet cravings and some ways to still indulge without harming yourself or worsening the sugar cravings you already have. Curb the crave Plant-based proteins like nuts, nut butters are great to curb the sugar cravings because they fill you up and help to stabilize blood sugar. Grab a tablespoon or two of almond butter or a small handful (1/4 c) of walnuts or almonds the next time you think of reaching for…

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Week 5: SUGAR: How sweet it is…NOT – 52 Weeks of Wellness

52 Weeks of Wellness- Week 5: SUGAR: How sweet it is...NOT February is all about sugar, natural and chemical. So, before you sink your teeth in to some Valentines Day treats consider these numbers: 80% of women I meet with struggle with sugar cravings. Through my 24 Hr Urinalysis testing we often find the body is deficient in its ability to break down carbohydrates due to an excess over their lifetime and deficiency in enzyme production. 90% of the children I've tested as young as 5 years are also found to be enzyme deficient and lacking in their ability to break down carbohydrates and that should really concern us. Sugars & Carbs =…

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Bonnie’s Spicy Vegan Carrot Soup Recipe

Bonnie’s Spicy Vegan Carrot Soup Recipe

Bonnie's Spicy Vegan Carrot Soup Recipe Many have asked for this tried and true recipe, and now you've got it! This is delicious, warming carrot soup that is perfect the cold winter months. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cold pressed coconut oil 1 large organic onion chopped (about 1 cup) 2 pounds organic carrots sliced 4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped finely 1/2 teaspoon of Celtic Sea salt 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 cups, organic low-sodium, strong vegetable broth Directions: In a large saucepan heat the oil, garlic, onions, carrots and Celtic sea salt, and gently stir for…

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Week 2: Hydration & Coffee or Tea – 52 Weeks of Wellness Program

Week 2 of 52 Weeks of Wellness: Hydration & Coffee or Tea The focus is on hydration this month and how coffee/black tea impacts this key to wellness. Both are acidic which disrupt the body’s natural pH balance which in turns disrupts the digestive process. So you say, not a big deal. However, first the immune system is primarily in the gut and second, if you are not digesting food may literally be starving to death. This creates the perfect environment to create sickness & disease. Coffee/Tea with caffeine also greatly stress the body which greats to further health issues. So your challenge this week is to greatly reduce…

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The Alarm

The Alarm

The Alarm I woke up before the alarm today, thank God.  I really despise alarms.  Alarms are loud, set our nerves on end, disrupt us from our focus (usually much needed sleep) and force us to take action immediately. My first thought this morning was that this is just like our health.  The alarm signifies our “wake up” call.  We may have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis or God forbid cancer. Every day we make choices.  We either say YES to health and NO to disease/sickness or we say YES to disease/sickness and NO to health.  There really is no in between. We can…

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Fruits and vegtables can save your life…

Fruits and vegtables can save your life... This months article titled Body Harmony in EWoman Magazine features me! It is wonderful to see so many people taking an interesting in improved wellness, it seriously is as easy fruits and vegetables folks! “I teach people what to eat even more than what not to eat,” said Schnautz. “We are a society of overweight and obese people, yet we are literally starving to death.” “I work with clients who go through chemo or the alternative approach or both,” said Schnautz. “It is crucial to eat as much Whole clean food as possible to enable the person to complete the treatments.…

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Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Healthy Turkey Soup Recipe

Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Turkey Soup Healthy holiday recipes are hard to come by, at least tasty ones. As a result I've put together a series of recipe posts to share with you right here on the site. They are also available for download and printing here. Today I am sharing my Turkey Soup Recipe. If you are searching for more good-for-you recipes, you can also sign up for my wellness newsletter to receive over 70 of my healthy recipes in ebook format. Enjoy! Turkey Soup A great idea for using up left over turkey! 1 – 1.5 cup diced tomatoes 1- 1.5 cup tomato sauce 1-2 cups of…

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Healthy Turkey Black Bean Soup

Healthy Turkey Black Bean Soup

Thanksgiving Recipes: Turkey  Black Bean Soup What to do with leftover turkey? This is my favorite recipe and it is so easy. Another delicious idea is to add a scoop of leftover mashed potatoes or my gluten-free cornbread stuffing when serving. My favorite is the stuffing! Ingredients: 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can tomato sauce 2 cups of cubed cooked turkey 1 can black beans or 2 cups cooked 16 ounces of low sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 onion chopped 2-4 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp cayenne pepper (add more or less to…

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Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Healthy Guacamole Recipe

Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Healthy Guacamole Recipe

Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Healthy Guacamole Recipe 4-5 ripe avocados ½ red onion, minced (about ½ cup) 1-2 jalapenos, minced ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped ½ squeezed lime or lemon juice ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt dash of freshly ground black pepper 1 ripe tomato, chopped Scoop avocado from peal and mash with a fork in a mixing bowl. Add chopped onion, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper and mash more. Add peppers until desired hotness. Keep the tomatoes separate until ready to serve. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent oxidation (it also helps to put guacamole in a glass bowl). Refrigerate until…

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