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 […]
3 Ways to Thicken Your Smoothie By Amber Lowry For some people, nothing’s more of a buzzkill than a watery smoothie. If you find yourself wanting a heavy smoothie minus the extra sugar that comes with adding banana, check out the options below. 1. Avocado To get a creamy, thickened consistency, gut a ripe avocado […]
3 Ways to Entice Your Senses with Essential Oils By Amber Lowry Ever walk into a room that smelled pleasant and felt your mood change? Our senses, especially smell, are often underrated in many health conversations. Aromatherapy comprises various techniques used to promote healing through plant extracts and oils. One such family of therapeutic oils […]
In Defense of Fruit: 3 Things to Consider By Amber Lowry Fruit: it’s healthy right? Some diets would disagree. Due to its sugar content, specifically fructose, fruit has earned somewhat of a bad reputation in certain health circles. With so much contradictory information circulating online, figuring out fruit’s place in your diet can be confusing. […]
3 Tips for Simplifying Your Diet By Amber Lowry When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to harp on the little details, which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and farther away from your goals. During these times, it’s best to keep things as simple as possible while you explore what being healthy means […]
5 Earth Grown Essentials for Problem Skin By Amber Lowry We all know that eating earth-grown nutrients play a major role in good health, but these foods are often left out of the skincare conversation. If you find that your face is lackluster or problematic, try these natural ingredients: 1. Honey Honey is naturally antibacterial, […]
3 Reasons You Might Not Feel Great After Eating Meat By Amber Lowry Research shows that meat can provide a host of health benefits. However, if you find yourself not feeling well after consuming meat, it might be due to one of these three reasons: 1. Quality It’s important to remember that no matter what […]
Easy Last Minute Healthy Snack Ideas for Parties By Tope Pedro, MPH, Dietetic Intern Having a party? It’s important to not let a day typically filled with indulgent foods derail your health, nutrition and fitness goals. Here are some delicious and easy snack recipes. Baked Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms Yields 20 Ingredients 20 Baby Bella […]
4 Tasty Cheese Alternatives By Amber Lowry It’s safe to say that most people love cheese. But many have a difficult time consuming dairy. If you’re one of these people and find yourself struggling to let go of this addictive food, fear not! Below are a handful of dairy-free options that can help ween yourself […]
Three easy ways to live a little greener by Mary Spiegelberg 1: There have been major strides in reducing plastic grocery bags but a major not-so-green part of the shopping experience is still being ignored: the produce and bulk sections. Reduce your waste by buying mesh bags, they are lightweight and perfectly mimic their plastic […]
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: […]
1. Do it in short bursts Choose a shorter, more intense workout over a longer one where you don’t push yourself quite as hard. 2. Get it out of the way early Start your day with a workout so you don’t think about it all day and psyche yourself out of doing it. 3. Kill […]
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 […]
Is it a Weight Cut or Weight Loss? What’s the Difference? by Mike Dolce I recently received a message from a person who is overweight by 100 lbs. and is looking to make “a weight cut” – of 100 lbs. Let’s be clear. This is not a weight cut. This is weight loss. The increased […]
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 […]
3 Ways to Thicken Your Smoothie By Amber Lowry For some people, nothing’s more of a buzzkill than a watery smoothie. If you find yourself wanting a heavy smoothie minus the extra sugar that comes with adding banana, check out the options below. 1. Avocado To get a creamy, thickened consistency, gut a ripe avocado […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
