DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Hearty Casserole Dishes To Make Tonight by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Casserole dishes are great to bring to gatherings, or throw together for the family in a pinch. Check out these hearty Dolce-Aproved recipes! Broccoli & Cheesy Quinoa Casserole Ingredients • 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked • 2 crowns of […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves to Improve Your Squat by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD If you can’t air squat to depth or with an upright torso, doing loaded squats will be out of the question. Incorporate these drills into your warm-up/workouts in order to improve your squat depth and positioning. Mobility is key in […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Simple & Healthy Dessert Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These desserts are just what that sweet tooth was looking for without the guilt and added sugar! Avocado Brownies Ingredients • 1 large avocado • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce • ½ cup maple syrup • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 3 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bye-Bye Bra Fat! At-Home Back and Chest Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD *You’ll need some light dumbbells (8-10 lbs.) or something similar to use in each hand Push-Ups • Start by lying on the ground with hands just outside the shoulders. • Trying to keep your body as straight as […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Favorite Slow Cooker Breakfast Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD What’s better than waking up to breakfast that already made?! Well, I’m sure there are a few things, but this ranks right up there! Check out three of our favorite slow cooker recipes today and wake-up to a delicious feast tomorrow! […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Our Top Trap Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD It’s important to develop strong traps in order to strengthen the shoulders. Stronger traps will make Olympic lifting, pull-ups, and lots of other pulling movements easier. And ladies, traps are sexy on you as well! Don’t neglect them because you won’t get […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: High Protein Smoothie Recipes Get more out of your smoothies with these nutrient-dense versions. Don’t be deceived by how good they taste, they’re packed with nutrition! by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Coffee Banana Smoothie Ingredients • 1 cup chilled brewed coffee • 1½ bananas, cut into chunks • 1 cup nonfat, […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Why We Love ‘Thunder Thighs’ (And You Should, Too!) by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When most people hear the term “thunder thighs”, they likely think of it negatively. I think thunder thighs are fantastic! Why? What’s more powerful than thunder? The Norse God of Thunder, Thor, is the most powerful & […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes We Love by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD What’s easier, and less stressful, than coming home to a warm, home-cooked meal without having to do any of the work? That’s why I love slow cooker recipes. You can usually prep the night before, or in the morning […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Foods That Make Calories Count by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD One of the principles of The Dolce Diet is “Don’t Count Calories, Make Calories Count!” Zero-calorie foods are one way to do just that! A “zero-calorie food” is a food that your body expends more energy to digest than the total amount […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Calf Exercises Most of you know that the calves are one of the hardest muscle groups to build up. And you don’t want to be that guy at the gym with a Thor upper body and Jack Skellington lower body. In order to do so, you need to train them at […]
Eat to Grow Simple Rules For Proper Nutrition for Children The growing years are the most important time for teens and children to properly develop both physically and mentally. It is our responsibility to provide them with nutritious foods and positively influence their health choices by leading by example. Not only will it help with […]
The Truth About Epigenetics By Amber Lowry We’ve all been there: a trip to the doctor ends with a diagnosis and a prescription for something you can’t pronounce. You might even be told that genetics are to blame for your diagnosis and that the rest is out of your control. While it is true that […]
Our midsections are one of the first places the eye gets drawn to and is often the hardest area to target. Try these do-anywhere exercises to help build a strong core and flatten out that tummy. These exercises are easy to do in hotel rooms, on lunch breaks or during commercial breaks. Lunge Twist • […]
1. Nuts Virtually all (unsalted) varieties work here, but almonds, cashews and walnuts are packed with fiber, protein and omega-3s. 2. Oatmeal Filled with fiber to help you feel fuller for longer, plus a great source of protein and carbs. 3. Hardboiled Eggs filled with Hummus and Greek Yogurt (instead of only the yolks) Ingredients […]
10 Ways to Stay Healthy At Work Health care is a hot topic these days, and the personal health and wellness industry is booming. With health care reform, some companies are in a bind and are seriously looking at ways to promote wellness and preventive health measures for their employees. If you are an employee, […]
Here is our delicious Dolce Diet Independence Day Menu that’ll keep your fitness progress on track and still let you have all the fun that traditionally is part of the July Fourth weekend celebrations! APPETIZER BLT Kale Dip Ingredients • 1 pound of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled • 4 large kale leaves • 2 […]
20 Nutritious Foods with a Long Shelf Life It hurts the heart and wallet to toss expired food. Whether it’s a mushy vegetable from the fridge or an expired canned good from the pantry, throwing away your hard-earned money is never fun. Reduce food waste by adding these 20 nutritious foods to your next grocery […]
by Lindsay Howard Every New Year we are flooded with thoughts of making changes and setting goals for ourselves; and if we aren’t, our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts are full of other people’s! The problem is most of these thoughts only last for a few days or weeks, and then fade away, leaving you […]
