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 […]
Measuring Success Outside of the Scale By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Are you endlessly searching for satisfaction with your weight? Do you find your mood to be affected by the number you see on the scale? For those of you who struggle with the scale, I read a great quote once that I highly recommend […]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy at a Desk Job By Lindsay Howard, MS, Dietetic Intern According to the American Heart Association, 80% of all American jobs are sedentary. This is an 83% increase from 1950! Research has shown that as time spent sitting increases, so does your risk for developing high blood pressure, obesity, and […]
How To Choose Eggs: Understanding Egg Labels By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Have you ever stared at a shelf of eggs and thought, “How do I choose?” You are not alone! Below we break down the regulation behind egg labels and hopefully help to simplify your next grocery shop! Caged (Commercial White Egg) Most eggs […]
4 Tips to Get Out of Your Funk By Mary Spiegelberg We are all destined to get into a funk every now and then. Whether it’s just for a day or it lasts a couple weeks, feeling “off” is never fun. Quality of life is EVERYTHING, so here are four tips to help you fight […]
How to Make Homemade Banana Ice Cream By Mary Spiegelberg Bring a whole new twist to your evening snack with homemade banana ice cream! Bananas pack a powerful nutrition punch with over 400 mg of potassium and 3 grams of fiber each. Top your banana ice cream with a serving of healthy fats and sweet […]
4 Creative Ways to Stay Hydrated By Meg Pulkrabek MS, RD, LRD How much water should you be drinking daily? There are many different recommendations on how to calculate this for each individual need, so the exact amount is controversial depending on what your goal is. But, truthfully, the answer is probably quite a bit […]
3 Tricks To Stick To Your Workout 1. Don’t overdo it One way to put a stop to your new exercise habit before it even gets off the ground? Getting hurt. Beginners (or people just returning to fitness after a long break) need to be careful about trying to do too much, too soon, which […]
3 Superfood Smoothie Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Plum-Quinoa Smoothie Ingredients 1 plum, pitted and cut into chunks ½ frozen banana ¼ cup cooked quinoa 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp. cinnamon handful of ice cubes The Superfood: Quinoa Did you know the part of quinoa we eat […]
Shopping on a Budget: Meals for $3 or Less by Mary Spiegelberg and Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Raise your hand if you agree that life can be expensive! If you’re wanting to eat healthier but your budget is tight, this blog is for you! Our goal this week was to bring you bargain breakfast and […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Chia Pudding Dessert Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chia seeds are packed with electrolytes and protein, and serve as a great after-dinner snack. Try out these recipes to satisfy that sweet tooth! Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding Ingredients • 2 cups almond milk • ½ tsp. vanilla extract • ⅔ cup […]
Labor Day Menu 2015 by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD APPETIZER Summer Stacks Serves 6-8 Ingredients • 2 cups raw almonds, soaked in water for 2 hours • 1¼ cup water • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 2 cloves garlic • 1 tsp. liquid smoke • ¾ tsp. onion […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Benefits of Running by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We love strength training here at The Dolce Diet and will always recommend you incorporating it into your workout routines. Who doesn’t love squatting heavy? However, your cardiorespiratory endurance is also very important. Keep in mind, don’t overdo the cardio as it could […]
No-nonsense fitness coach 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. Mike Dolce is known the world over for managing the incredible weight cuts of top UFC athletes. He is the founder of […]
1. Skimping on the Warm-Up The muscles and tendons will become more elastic with a proper warm-up session, which helps reduce the risk of injury and will jumpstart calorie burn. Be sure to warm-up the whole body, not just the area you’re training for that day. 2. Being Too Scared to Go Heavy Personally, I […]
Give CrossFit a Try at Home Samantha Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Have you been wanting to try CrossFit, but are a bit intimidated by the movements or plethora of terminology? Try out these quick, bodyweight, CrossFit-based workouts to get you used to the flow and wording. Having a little bit of a base prior to […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE:Always Feeling Drained? 10 Signs of Adrenal Fatigue by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Do you always feel tired or exhausted? It could be more than just a bad night’s sleep or tough workout. Adrenal fatigue is a condition in which more stress is put on the body and adrenal glands than it can […]
Bikini Competitor Nicole Rogers joins Mike on this episode of The Mike Dolce Show. 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 and creator of UFC […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Healthy Alternatives to Sugar Sometimes we want to add a touch of sweetness to our green tea, coffee or Blueberry Madness. Here are some tasty and healthy ways to kick up the sweetness without using cane sugar or artificial sweeteners. by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Raw Honey Often referred to […]
Staff Report 1) Black coffee with nothing added to it has zero calories. 2) Decaffeinated coffee still retains 1-2% of its original caffeine. 3) According to legend, an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi discovered coffee (some say around 800 BC) when he noticed his goats became more energetic from eating some red berries. Hmmm…. 4) […]
