A letter in support of supporting you, each and every day! We know from research that nurturing oneself and experiencing love with another reduces stress and prevents health issues. We also know from research that balancing blood sugar levels by feedings ourselves every 2 to 4 hours throughout the day reduces symptoms (fatigue, anxiety, headaches, […]
Is a Paleo Diet for Me? (Part 2)
How much protein is a good thing? I love to hear from you and am so glad that my last post, Is a Paleo Diet for Me? (Part 1), got you thinking! One reader asked me to clarify how to know the amount of protein to consume daily – which is such a great question […]
Common questions and answers about Paleo Diets
Is a paleo diet too high in protein? A paleo diet is higher in protein, but not ONLY protein. A safe and healthy amount of protein for sedentary adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram. For those who exercise regularly, the recommended protein intake increases up to 1.8 grams per kilogram. To calculate the amount of […]
What’s Dr. Doni Eating? Turkey bacon with wilted spinach and organic dried cranberries.
If you need to be more careful about your carb intake, then I suggest going with what I had for breakfast today. Turkey bacon with wilted spinach and organic dried cranberries. 2 slices of free-range turkey bacon, cooked and cut up 1 cup of organic spinach, wilted with hot grapeseed oil 1 Tb of […]
What’s Dr. Doni Eating? Gluten-Free Chia & Quinoa Waffle
Gluten-free chia & quinoa waffle (could be home made) with almond butter and frozen organic blueberries, plus a little organic maple syrup. 1 Chia Plus frozen waffle by Nature’s Path 2 Tb almond butter (could use a different type of nut butter and a couple pieces of turkey bacon instead) 1/4 cup frozen organic blueberries […]
4 Tips for Going Gluten-Free from Christina’s Story
One of my office assistant’s, Christina, recently switched her diet to gluten-free, as well as dairy and egg free. When I asked her “What made going gluten-free easier for you?” these are the tips that she shared: Keep Focused for Two Weeks “The first two weeks are the hardest,” says Christina. Once you make it […]
What’s Dr. Doni Eating… in Hong Kong?
While traveling in Hong Kong, one of my favorite meals was at Choice Cooperative, a gluten-free restaurant devoted to serving the healthiest ingredients. There I had a beet, carrot, and dragonfruit salad with organic green tea. It was fun to share The Stress Remedy book with the owner, who is already following my recommendations. Another […]
5 Tips for Coping With Stress During the Holidays
Would you prefer to listen to this article? Stress Remedy Tip #1: Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Love In the midst of making your list and checking it twice, it’s easy to forget the essential act of caring for yourself first. In THE STRESS REMEDY, I share the warning signs of when too much stress […]
5 Tips to Get Through Thanksgiving with Less Stress!
with help from Liz Navaretta, LCSW Plan activities that you enjoy before and/or after Thanksgiving dinner. Examples would be going for a run or walk (there are many local Turkey Trot runs on Thanksgiving), read a book or article you enjoy, and/or call friends and family that you won’t get to see. During Thanksgiving dinner, […]
Gluten: The Whole Story (By Catherine Guthrie)
As published on Experience Life. Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac disease. But recent research indicates that gluten-related disorders extend to a far broader population, and affect far more than the digestive system. Duck through the doorway of Sweet Christine’s Bakery in Kennett Square, Pa., and you’re […]