3 Yummy Homemade Granola Bar Recipes Classic Apple Cinnamon Makes 12 bars The Goods: 2 cups pecans 2 cups rolled oats 1 ½ cups pitted and halved dates 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 granny smith apples, chopped Instructions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread pecans and […]
5 Healthy Spices & Why You Should Use Them Now By Amber Lowry It’s safe to say that spices make meals more exciting. But did you know they can also have health benefits? Modern science is waking up to the fact that our favorite spices and herbs are vital for more than just our tastes […]
4 Simple Stir-Fry Recipes Paprika Chicken, Asparagus, and Sun-Dried Tomato Stir-Fry Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 lb. chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, sliced into thinner strips) ¼ tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. paprika 1 lb. asparagus (ends tripped, cut in half) Instructions 1. Chop sun-dried tomatoes (drained of most […]
4 Exercise Habits That Age You Exercise’s antigravity effect on your body provides more than enough incentive to hit the gym. But it only works if you do it correctly — too much of one thing and not enough of another can actually add years to your body. Here are some of the most common […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet & creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the […]
3 Killer Calf Movements by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Jump Rope • Try jumping about an inch off the ground and landing on the balls of your feet/toes (stay off your heels). • Also, be sure to stabilize and brace for your landing by having a slight bend in your knees, and this […]
3 Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Freeze Before Cooking Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Ingredients – 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces – 1 fresh pineapple, stalk, skin, and core removed and fruit cut into bite-sized pieces – 2 tablespoons honey – 2 tablespoons Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Materials – 1 gallon-sized plastic […]
Mike Dolce Wins 4th Consecutive Trainer Of The Year Award Mike Dolce was named Trainer Of The Year at the Fighter’s Only World MMA Awards, which took place March 2. Mike thanked all his supporters who voted.
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Foods That Can Help Build Muscle by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Olive Oil The monounsaturated fatty acids help joints stay lubricated and aid in the prevention of muscle breakdown. Remember not to cook with olive oil, but to use it as a dressing due to its low smoke point. 2. […]
An inside look at a UFC fighter’s meticulous weight battle By Michael Blaustein March 3, 2017 At noon on Friday, 11-0 UFC fighter Mirsad Bektic will weigh in at 145 pounds for his featherweight fight against 22-5 Darren Elkins in one of the best undercard fights at UFC 209. Bektic will weigh around 164 pounds […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy, Delicious Weight Loss Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When it comes to weight loss, it’s best to make life as easy on yourself as possible. No need to stress, which only inhibits your weight loss progress. So, we’ve come up with some easy, delicious recipes that won’t even […]
Top 4 Muscle Building Tips for Optimal Health and Performance Gains, baby, struggle no more. Here are my top four tips to building bigger muscles. What’s up, everybody? Mike Dolce, four-time world MMA trainer of the year and number one best-selling author. Welcome to episode one of the Dolce Diet’s new series, Your Blueprint for […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How to Stomp Out Stress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Stress has a major impact on health. It can impair impulse control, reasoning, learning and memory. It is very important to try to minimize the stress in your life in order to increase your longevity. When you do get stressed, just […]
Bloating. It’s not only uncomfortable, but it makes our clothes fit differently and can negatively affect our day. For ladies, bloating is almost inevitable during periods and hard to reduce, so don’t get discouraged during this time. So how can we prevent general bloating? The answer is quite simple, and the application is very practical […]
3 Carbolicious Side Recipes By Mary Spiegelberg Sweet Potato Pizza Serves 2 to 3 Did somebody say pizza? This sweet potato based recipe satisfies a craving and offers a healthy alternative to take out. Ingredients for dough: 2-3 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Quick & Powerful Total Body Workout by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD This workout incorporates pushing, pulling and lower body activation. Great for when you’re in a pinch or traveling and need a quick workout. Incline Dumbbell Row • Set an adjustable bench to a 30- to 45-degree angle and lie face […]
Fun Facts About Hemp Seeds by Samantha Coogan-Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD If you’ve ever had the famous Dolce Diet Breakfast Bowl, you are no stranger to the power of hemp seeds! Below are some fun facts along with a new recipe to try! • Comes from the Cannibas plant…..yes, the one you’re thinking of, but […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Considered to have one of the greatest physiques in history, four-time Arnold Classic winner Flex Wheeler & powerlifting world record holder Stan “The Rhino” Efferding join Mike in studio for a powerfully candid discussion on the highs and lows of a life focused on strength, bodybuilding and […]
Guest Blogger I am sure most of you have gotten to a point in life where you stop and wonder: how did I get here and what’s next? This moment came to me in 2012 when my best friend of 15 years challenged me to start running. At this time I had been married for 6 […]
Yes or No to Creatine? by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Creatine is a natural energy source in the body, primarily in skeletal muscle, that aids in the contraction of muscle. Supplementation (loading) has been shown to increase the body’s natural creatine supply, thereby increasing exercise capacity for short, intense bouts. Research shows creatine supplementation to […]
