4 Sexy Salad Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD No more plain-jane unappealing salads that leave you feeling unsatisfied. Salads shouldn’t be “diety,” they should be nutritionally-balanced, flavorful and satiating! Add one of these sexy salads to your next family dinner, you won’t be disappointed! Winter Greens + Crispy Quinoa Salad Serves 5 The Salad: […]
5 Energy Bite Recipes You’ll Love By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Looking for a new tasty snack option? Try making energy bites! Energy bites (balls) are a great snack option because they are nutritionally balanced, versatile, and easy to prepare. True to their name, energy bites can be energy (calorie) dense. For this reason, they […]
3 Slow Cooker Dump Recipes You Can Freeze 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 freezer […]
5 Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Sometimes (most of the time) we have a limited window of opportunity to make dinner. While we would love to prepare and feast on a delicious five-coarse spread, sometimes (most of the time) that just isn’t feasible. No time for Instagram-staged food pics […]
4 Crazy Health Tricks That Really Work Many methods to improve your health are pretty straightforward: to lose weight, eat less and exercise more; to boost your energy, get more sleep; to prevent dehydration, drink more water. Others, however, are totally counterintuitive. The following tips really do work—but they may leave you scratching your head. […]
3 Reasons Chocolate is Everything You Need in Your Life By Amber Lowry, Dolce Diet Intern Love chocolate? Of course you do. What you probably don’t love is the added sugar and other potential additives found in most conventional chocolates. And being the healthy-minded individual that you are (go you!), you’ve forsaken your love of […]
7 Warning Signs That You’re Unhealthy If you’re living a generally unhealthy lifestyle, you’re probably clued-in. Most of us are aware that we shouldn’t be shoveling garbage down our throats at every opportunity, reaching for sodas, completely ignoring our bodies’ primal urges for exercise — but we do it anyway. And we somehow are able […]
Best and Worst Foods for Sex Here are a variety of foods that can put some sizzle—or fizzle—in your sex life. Strawberries Best We’ll say it: Strawberries are sexy. Here’s why. Good circulation is thought to be crucial for sexual functioning in both men and women, and strawberries are rich in antioxidants that benefit your […]
8 Kitchen Essentials for Meal Prep by Meg Pulkrabek MS, RD, LRD Measuring Cups and Spoons Start with the basics. Instead of eye-balling ingredients, measuring utensils will help you to control your current home inventory and be more accurate in your recipes. Sometimes, it even helps to have more than one complete set during prep […]
The ‘Big 8’ Food Allergies and Alternatives By Meg Pulkrabek MS, RD, LRD Food allergies affect as many as 15 million people in the United States, including 1 in every 13 children. That’s almost 5 percent of Americans, and this number is steadily increasing. A food allergy is a reaction your immune system has when […]
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 […]
3 Unconventional Ways to Stay Fit By Amber Lowry Bored of the gym? You’re not alone. It’s easy to get tired of the same old weight-lifting and cardio machines. Sadly, many people use this as an excuse to give up on their fitness goals. While it’s important to crush it during your gym sessions, it’s […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: How to Lose Weight While You Sleep STAFF REPORT The gym and the kitchen are the two of the places where we can lose weight, build muscle and encourage an overall healthy lifestyle. But there is also a third place we can lose weight that may surprise you; in the bedroom. 1) Have […]
Top Foods That Fight Inflammation By Meg Pulkrabek MS, RD, LRD As uncomfortable and painful as inflammation can be, the sensation is actually a sign that your body is attempting to heal itself. When you feel swelling to an injured area, it means there has been blood and proteins sent in to repair the injury. […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Best Total Body Kettlebell Moves by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Kettlebells are becoming very popular, especially with the rise of CrossFit. Kettlebells are a great way to combine cardio and strength training, but be sure to get proper instruction from a trained professional before attempting these moves. There is some […]
Cooking With Mushrooms: Types, Textures & Tastes by Samantha Coogan-Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Our recipes use a lot of different types of mushrooms, so we’ve listed the most common ones and what characteristics differentiates one from another. Chanterelle • Fruity aroma • Range from yellow, orange, and brown to pale white or black • Funnel-shaped […]
4 Common Conditions Your Gut Bacteria May Help With By Meg Pulkrabek MS, RD, LRD Think of your intestinal environment like it’s a large city with millions of different people working together to maintain it. Our gut bacteria are very similar to a diverse community like this. The bacteria in our gut have a variety […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Signs You’re Dehydrated by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With Punxsutawney Phil declaring an early Spring, it’s important to make sure we are adequately hydrated now as our fluid needs will only increase as the weather gets warmer. Look out for these signs and symptoms of dehydration. 1. Bad Breath When […]
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 […]
