DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Fiber Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fiber is important for optimal digestive health and decreases your risk for developing heart disease. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that really helps clean out the system. In terms of heart health, it binds to cholesterol and removes it as it makes its […]
Mike Dolce to Headline ‘London Real’ Masterminds Event AN INCREDIBLE 3 DAY EXPERIENCE FROM LONDON REAL- Sept. 25-27, 2015 Are you Getting the Most out of Your Life and Business? Want to Learn Up-Close and Personal from the Greatest Minds in the History of London Real during an Immersive Experience in London? Spend an Intensive […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Reasons Why Women Should Lift by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. More Effective Fat Loss You utilize more oxygen during strength training, and when your body uses more oxygen, it increases your metabolic rate and burns more calories. You won’t get the same results with running or yoga alone. The intensity […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Tips to Get Ripped by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Eat Your Carbs! It’s not ALL about protein, guys. Far too many people think that carbs prevent you from getting lean and building muscle. It simply isn’t true. You should never be cutting out carbs completely…monitoring and adjusting portions, yes. Basically, […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike talks to Jens Pulver and we learn about a new show called Wimp 2 Warrior that’s letting everyday folks try their hand at MMA fighting. Mike also answers your questions. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Non-Dairy Calcium Sources by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Calcium is needed to build strong bones as well as for muscle contractions. Most people think they can only get calcium through dairy foods, such as milk or yogurt. However, this non-dairy food list can help supply the required serving (about 1000mg) […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Healthy Alternatives to Sugar Sometimes we want to add a touch of sweetness to our green tea, coffee or Blueberry Madness. Here are some tasty and healthy ways to kick up the sweetness without using cane sugar or artificial sweeteners. by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Raw Honey Often referred to […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Best Butt Exercises (Besides the Squat!) by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Barbell Hip Thrust Start seated on the ground with your back against a bench, knees bent with feet flat on the floor, and a padded barbell in the crease of your hip. Raise the barbell by pushing your […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Alternatives to White Pasta by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD1. Spaghetti Squash Just slice in half and bake to get the stringy, fibrous membrane out of the center with a fork. This squash also absorbs sauce very well, and is packed with vitamins A and C. 2. Spiraled Veggies You significantly reduce […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 5 Unhealthy Health Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Usually “reduced fat” means added sugar, chemicals and/or calories. We need a good dose of healthy fats, so go with all-natural peanut or almond butter. 2. Sports/Electrolyte Drinks Most of these drinks are manufactured by soda companies, […]
We know all branches of the military have physical fitness standards you’re required to meet! Let us know how The Dolce Diet has readied you to pass that physical fitness test or how its principles help keep you in shape! Most importantly, thank you for your service!
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Facts About Breastfeeding With the arrival of Miss Victoria Rose Dolce, it only seemed fitting to feature a blog just for new moms! Here are 10 facts about breastfeeding all moms (or soon-to-be moms) should know. All recommendations listed are from the World Health Organization (WHO). 1. Breastfeeding should start within one […]
UFC 184: Ronda Rousey Weighs In At 135 lbs. via The Dolce Diet Photo: Ed Mulholland Photo: Hans Gutknecht
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 […]
6 Moves to Help You Relax At the Dolce Diet, we are far more than a nutrition brand. We are an overall health, wellness and longevity brand. Your health is measured by more than just what you put in your mouth or how much you can back squat. It’s important to decompress and relieve any […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 8 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling 1. At the Airport, Look for Real, Whole Food There is usually fruit and raw nuts/seeds available at the quick-stop shops, and some restaurants have grilled chicken breast that you can order and take on the plane with you. 2. Keep Drinking Water It’s easy to […]
These bodyweight movements target specific muscle groups without the use of equipment. 1) Quads • Lunges (walking, in-place, jumping) • High knees • Burpees 2) Glutes • Air squats • Donkey kicks • Glute bridge • Jumping knee tucks 3) Triceps • Close-grip push-ups (hands under armpits, elbows pointed back) • Dips (use a chair, […]
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD About 60 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic sleep-related disorder, which includes sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and insomnia. Furthermore, about 40 percent of adults unintentionally fall asleep during the day. Here are some conditions that can result from sleep deprivation: […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Best Moves to Fight Off Cellulite by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Plié/Sumo Squat • Stand with your legs out a little wider and point each toe to the opposite walls. • Keep the same posture and technique as a regular squat, but, when you push back up to standing position, […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce interviews Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution. Robb is a former research biochemist and one of the world’s leading experts in Paleolithic nutrition. He has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast and […]
