by Dana Dinnawi | Dec 11, 2014 | be well
This week, a client of mine asked me “Do you ever give in to bread?” Well, not bread, but chocolate cake, yes! So it occurred to me that maybe I need to clarify something: I eat chocolate cake. And sometimes, I eat A LOT of chocolate cake- as in I binge on chocolate...
by Dana Dinnawi | Dec 11, 2014 | be well
Did you know the addictive nature of sugar rivals that of cocaine, morphine, and cigarettes? Sugar is actually eight times as addictive as cocaine. And so being addicted to sugar (or anything which turns into sugar in the body such as breads, pastas, and all processed...
by Dana Dinnawi | Dec 11, 2014 | be well
I am sure that you have heard that avocados are “fattening” and too heavy on the calorie scale. That couldn’t be farthest from the truth. Avocados provide all 18 essential amino acids necessary for the body to form a complete protein. Unlike the...
by Dana Dinnawi | Dec 11, 2014 | be well
Dear Wellness Enthusiast, I’ve been trying to figure out if I should or shouldn’t be taking any vitamins for as long as I can remember. Years ago, I never gave it a thought. I would wake up and take my multivitamin because my father is a doctor and that’s just...
by Dana Dinnawi | Dec 11, 2014 | do
“I move through life with grace and ease, and time expands to meet my needs.” A wise acquaintance once relayed that mantra—and it holds special significance in today’s fast-paced world. It may feel like you spend your days running from Point A to Point B with...