New Year’s Eve Non-Alcoholic Mocktails by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Happy New Year! With the dawning of the New Year quickly approaching, we know you’ll be celebrating with family and friends. However, we want to help keep you on track with your 2015 goals! So don’t blow it all in one night! Here are […]
Prebiotics and Probiotics: Vital for a Healthy Gut by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Prebiotics and Probiotics. You may hear these terms thrown around a lot, especially at health food stores. I have had a lot of people ask which one is best? Well, you actually need both. They need one another for them to […]
Healthy Stocking Stuffers This Christmas give your kiddos some healthy options other than candy canes, chocolate candies and gummy bears. Here are some great stocking stuffer substitutions (try saying that three times fast!) that Santa would be proud to provide: • Trail mix (make it creative by preparing in Christmas-themed snack bags) • Individual boxes […]
Strength Training for High School Wrestlers: Turn a good athlete into a great athlete. By Ridge Kiley, CSCSDolce Diet Certified Coach As a freshman and sophomore in high school, I weighed less than 100 lbs. soaking wet. Being a small freshman in a room full of guys twice my size made it tough for me […]
Ryan lost 25 lbs. implementing The Dolce Diet lifestyle! Well, 2014 has been an amazing year. I started off 2014 with a four-week version of 3 Weeks to Shredded, then followed the Living Lean Cookbook and got my family “converted.” Completed UFC Fit and had Mike in my ear every week with the amazing podcast. […]
Buying, Storing, Preparing and Cooking Meat At the Dolce Diet we love meat! However, it is one of the main culprits of foodborne illness. With the holidays upon us, and lots of hosting/dinners to plan, be sure to practice safe food handling so you don’t send your guests to the hospital! Buying • Check to […]
NEW JERSEY – Dec. 5, 2014 – Mike Dolce was tonight inducted into the NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame for his “dedication and contributions in the world of martial arts.” “It’s a big honor,” Dolce said. “It’s something that I’ve been a part of my whole life in some way, shape or form. I […]
Dec. 5, 2014 – LAS VEGAS – UFC welterweight champion Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks today weighed in at 170 lbs. for his title defense against Robbie Lawler. Hendricks has worked with weight management coach Mike Dolce for his past 7 fights. For information on how to watch UFC 181, visit UFC.com’s HOW TO WATCH page.
Foods that Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 out of 3 Americans has high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be hereditary, but it can also be largely caused by diet and lifestyle choices, such as smoking. Here are some foods that can […]
In this episode of the Mike Dolce Show fitness podcast, Mike discusses how to lean out and gain muscle, IIFYM (if it fits your macros), why you should eat more than 3 meals a day and more! Mike Dolce is the 2013 World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts Hall of […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Exercises to Reduce Upper Back Pain by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD If you have a sedentary type of job you may experience some back pain or discomfort from sitting for a majority of the day, even if you make it to the gym religiously. Most of these exercises can be performed […]
The Dolce Diet welcomes Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brandon Guyer to our family of bloggers! His motivational insight and unique experience offer a valuable look into how we can best achieve our goals! Read on, readers! by Brandon Guyer So you’re hungry at work midway through the day and dying for a snack. The vending […]
9 Ways To Fight Fatigue Today Tired of feeling tired? Try these easy science-backed fatigue fixes to get more energy fast. You’ve always suspected that there’s more to the energy equation than getting enough sleep and eating three squares a day—and you’re absolutely right. How optimistic, motivated, or engaged you feel—not to mention how many […]
How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Life by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Being aware and present in your surroundings can really help you absorb all the energy from that moment. By practicing and focusing on these techniques, you can change your whole mindset, which sets in motion the events for the day. Walking Keep your […]
Don’t Miss Out on the Benefits of Fall Produce By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD It’s Fall! What better way to celebrate than purchasing seasonal produce! Foods that are in season are harvested in abundance, driving costs down. In addition to being more affordable, locally grown produce tastes better and has a higher nutritional value. Over […]
by Shantanee White In my experience with this topic, there are no do’s just don’ts. It’s a waste of energy on the wrong thing. If you’re concerned with how cute you look at the gym, then there needs to be a change in priority. Not that I myself am not guilty of this. I am […]
Father’s Day “Manly” Menu Father’s Day is almost here. Sure you got Dad gifts, but what’s on the menu for the big day? Our hearty & healthy Dolce Diet Father’s Day menu’s got you covered! Appetizer Red and Green Bell Pepper Bites Low-fat and low-sodium! Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 1 medium green bell pepper 1 medium […]
Sugar: Why it’s so hard to kick your sugar habit excerpt from CNN.com It’s not just “hidden” sugar that’s a problem. A reason why it’s so hard to cut down on sugar is that we simply love to eat it. While it’s not known if sugar is actually addictive, some research shows it fires […]
Photo by Ed Mulholland Nik Lentz weighed in at 146 lbs. via the Dolce Diet. Lentz takes on Charles Oliveira on Friday, September 5 at Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut. Oliveira weighed in at 150 lbs., and declined to cut the additional 4 lbs. As a result, he forfeits 20% of his purse. For viewing options go […]
ON TOUR: MIKE DOLCE SPEAKS TO TROOPS AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS Mike Dolce today visited with troops at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. UFC Veteran Rich Franklin also was on hand Aug. 2 sharing knowledge and answering questions. Last week, UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz joined The Dolce Diet founder and creator […]
