Non Dairy Tomato Soup

I found a classic milk-based recipe and converted it to non dairy tomato soup. Tomato soup evolves such strong positive emotions from my childhood. Nothing says home more than grilled cheese and tomato soup. I'm pretty sure I lived on it growing up. Hmm, maybe that's why I'm gluten and dairy intolerant?! However, we did throw in a few grilled peanut butter sandwiches along the way. Do you have a favorite food or foods that bring back positive memories of home? Not only did I convert to dairy-free but also gluten and oil-free.  You never know when you healthily a recipe if it will convert as well. I…

Continue ReadingNon Dairy Tomato Soup

Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

My absolute favorite go-to lunch is quinoa celery cranberry salad. Since it uses dried cranberries, these are typically ingredients you can easily keep on hand. You could also use dried cherries or even raisins but I really love the tartness of the cranberries. I typically make the quinoa in advance but it cooks in 15 minutes so this is still a quick lunch or supper. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and contains complete protein from the quinoa. It also digests well for most people. As a Digestive Health Specialist, I like to keep that in mind! I use all organic ingredients as well as I feel it is critical…

Continue ReadingQuinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

13 Self Care Gift Ideas

Curious about what tools would make your wellness journey easier? Here are 13 self care gift ideas just for you!  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…

Continue Reading13 Self Care Gift Ideas

12 Natural Solutions for Allergies and Asthma

I suffered from severe seasonal allergies and asthma for years.  My symptoms ranged from annoying to debilitating at times.  I had itchy eyes, a runny nose, and a fogged brain.  I was just plain miserable!  Sound familiar?  I went the conventional treatment route, but the side effects were as bad if not worse than the side effects of allergies/asthma. As of today, I have not used a conventional allergy medication or my inhaler for 15 plus years! How did I do it?  It may be hard to believe, but I simply eliminated the foods in my diet that created inflammation and supported my immune system.  The most important…

Continue Reading12 Natural Solutions for Allergies and Asthma

2 Simple Ways to Love Your Body

So often, we get caught up in loving everyone else—our kids, our spouse, our family and friends—that we forget to love ourself. Take a moment and visualize how that would look—if you loved yourself. How would your outside look? How would your inside look? What if I told you two simple things you could do to love yourself and change your overall appearance from the inside out? Would you do it? The two simple changes you will need to make involve eliminating genetically modified foods and increasing your intake of whole, clean foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Stop eating genetically modified foods because these foods are linked…

Continue Reading2 Simple Ways to Love Your Body

8 Favorite Healthy Valentine’s Day Gifts

8 Favorite Healthy Valentine's Day Gifts to Give your loved ones gifts that keep on giving Since Valentine's Day is known for the chocolate and/or sugar, we felt it was an appropriate time to share healthier ideas for gift-giving. Sugar is the culprit in creating inflammation in the body, along with suppressing the immune system and disrupting gut flora. The following gifts can benefit every aspect of a person's life and continue giving long after February 14. These are all products I use on a daily basis and attribute them to my natural solution to slow the aging process and increased vitality. Healy Microcurrent Wearable.  How do I…

Continue Reading8 Favorite Healthy Valentine’s Day Gifts

Worried About the Mystery Virus? Don’t Panic…Prepare!

Chances are you have heard about the mystery virus that is now in at least 18 states and has prompted the hospitalization of thousands of young children with respiratory symptoms, including asthma-like breathing problems. Today, I will shed some light on what this “mystery” is, and what you can do to prepare yourself and your family for this and other viruses (e.g. colds and flu) that take hold this time of year. According to Web MD, the “mystery virus” virus is known as Enterovirus D68. It was first identified in this country in 1962. Several sources like Web MD and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), report that…

Continue ReadingWorried About the Mystery Virus? Don’t Panic…Prepare!

Oatmeal Pancakes or Waffles

Many of you asked - so here's the recipe for our favorite pancakes. As a bonus, they are gluten-free as well.  My son and I LOVE them.  1/3 cup each:  cornmeal, millet flour and coconut flour 1 cup rolled oats (quick) 1 tbsp basking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt 2 farm-raised eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/2 cup organic soy or almond milk 4 tbsp butter, melted 2 tbsp brown sugar In large mixing bowl, stir together cornmeal, millet flour, coconut flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside.  In small mixing bowl, stir stir together eggs, milk, butter, and brown sugar.  Add to dry mixture.  Stir until well blended.  Pour…

Continue ReadingOatmeal Pancakes or Waffles

12 Ways I Survived Allergy Season

I suffered with severe seasonal allergies and asthma for years.  My symptoms ranged from annoying to debilitating at times.  I had itchy eyes, runny nose, and fogged brain.  I was just plain miserable!  Sound familiar?  I went the conventional treatment route, but the side effects were as bad if not worse than the side effects of the allergies/asthma. As of today, I have not used a conventional allergy medication or my inhaler for 15 plus years! How did I do it?  It may be hard to believe, but I simply eliminated the foods in my diet that created inflammation and built my immune system back up.  The most important…

Continue Reading12 Ways I Survived Allergy Season

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.…

Continue ReadingTop 13 Wellness Gift Ideas