DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Key Nutrients for Optimal Blood Pressure by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sodium • Clearly, sodium plays one of the most vital roles in blood pressure regulation, so it’s crucial to monitor your intake and limit it when possible • Sodium is extremely important for nerve impulse transmissions, so we can’t completely […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3-Ingredient Desserts by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD What’s better than dessert? Dessert that’s quick and easy to make! Here are some delicious, 3-ingredient desserts sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Chocolate Brownies Ingredients • 3 medium bananas • ½ cup smooth almond butter • 2 tbsp. to ¼ cup cacao powder […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Innovator Adam Ross, owner of Exemplar Design, joins Mike Dolce in studio. Mike Dolce is a 3X 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 LIFESTYLE: 5 Ways to Improve Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Having trouble sleeping often has to do with our daily habits. Here is a list of things to do during the day to help improve your sleep cycle. 1) Sleep in a Dark Room Light doesn’t allow us to fall into […]
How To Target Different Muscle Groups on The Leg Press by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We already know the many benefits of working legs. Now, you can really mix up your routine by changing the foot positioning on both the squat and leg press machine. You’ll target different muscle groups and work them in […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Joining Mike in the studio today is Rudy Inaba, the Director of Nutrition and Exercise at Cenegenics Medical Institute. Mike Dolce is a 3X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Not Your Average Ab Workout by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The abs can be one of the hardest areas to attack, and most ab routines become pretty monotonous. Try out these duel movement exercises to really engage the core. You’ll also be working other major muscle groups simultaneously, giving you more […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy, Slow Cooker Chicken Dinners by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chicken dishes can become boring and bland, but the Crockpot can turn traditional recipes into flavorful, tender dishes. Try out these slow cooker chicken dishes to change up your poultry game! Balsamic Chicken Ingredients • 4 chicken breasts • 1 […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Strength and Speed Coach Loren Landow, CSCS, is today’s guest on the Mike Dolce Show. Mike Dolce is a 2X 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Yoga Moves for Better Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These moves are great to do as soon as you wake up or right before bed, or both! Stretching out the spine can really aid you in a better night’s sleep. The more proficient you get, the longer you can hold […]
Welcome Nicole Kiley! LAS VEGAS, NV – The Dolce Diet is thrilled to announce the addition of Registered Dietitian Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD. Nicole first became interested in dietetics after learning how nutrition impacts athletic performance. Having experienced the effects of misinformation first-hand, Nicole made it her mission to debunk nutrition myths and serve as […]
3 Homemade Salsa Recipes By Mary Spiegelberg Whether you’re hosting a fight night or need an added spin to your salsa game, these salsa recipes are sure to please the taste buds and take both your appetizers and meals to the next level! Mango Lime Salsa Mango has been shown to protect against colon, breast […]
4 Food Types to Naturally Boost Energy Creating natural energy doesn’t have to be a matter that’s left to the energy drinks and coffee every morning. In fact, most of the time these drinks end up making you feel more sluggish in the middle of the day than if you hadn’t consumed them in the […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Lower Ab Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The lower abs are one of the harder areas to target. Combine that with where visceral fat loves to reside, and getting that all-over chiseled look becomes a little more difficult. It’s a bit easier to target the upper abs, just […]
Artificial vs. Natural Flavors by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD According to the Code of Federal Regulations, a natural flavor is: “the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable […]
Creating natural energy doesn’t have to be a matter that’s left to the energy drinks and coffee every morning. In fact, most of the time these drinks end up making you feel more sluggish in the middle of the day than if you hadn’t consumed them in the first place. There are ways that you […]
3 Delicious Vegan Recipes For The Family by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Avocado Pasta Ingredients • 12 oz. brown rice pasta • 2 ripe avocados • ½ cup fresh basil leaves • 2 cloves garlic • 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 1/3 cup […]
UFC 190: Ronda Rousey Weighs In via The Dolce Diet Rio de Janeiro: Ronda Rousey weighed in at 135 lbs. Friday for her UFC fight against Bethe Correia. Rousey’s nutrition coach Mike Dolce was with the champion as she stepped on the scale. Rousey takes on the undefeated Correia on Saturday night. For information on […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Do You Know How These 6 Foods Grow? 1. Asparagus grows out of the ground. 2. Pineapples also grow from the ground. 3. Artichokes are actually the hard outer petals of a pretty purple flower. 4. Black pepper comes from the fruit of a flowering vine. 5. Peanuts grow off the roots of […]
Eat Better Food for a Better Mood Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Ever feeling a little off or extra irritable? There are tons of factors that can affect your mood; your job, spouse, kids, friends, family, health and the list goes on. However, there may be a way to at least alleviate some of the […]
