6 Ways To Feel Better Right Now By Amber Lowry When trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle, it can be overwhelming to see all the ways you can change your lifestyle habits. Combine that with the stress of everyday life and it’s easy to feel discouraged on days when your will isn’t strong. This can […]
What is ‘Mono Eating’ & Can It Cut Sugar Cravings? by Tope Pedro, MPH, Dolce Diet Intern After a holiday season filled with sweet treats many of us are looking for a way to reduce our intake of indulgent holiday desserts, and with that may come those intense sugar cravings. A diet trend called mono […]
5 Fun Activities That’ll Keep You Moving by Amber Lowry Calling all weekend warriors! Fun with friends isn’t limited to alcohol-induced late nights sitting on a bar stool. Having a good time while maintaining your health goals just takes a little thinking outside the box, so we at the Dolce Diet took the liberty of […]
5 Steps to Making a New Year’s Resolution You Can Stick To 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 […]
UFC 207: Ronda Rousey Makes Championship Weight of 135 lbs. Ronda Rousey made the championship weight of 135 lbs. Thursday. Rousey will take on Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight championship Friday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
5 TASTY SOURCES OF PROBIOTICS by Tope Pedro So what’s the hype about probiotics? Probiotics are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because they help move food through your gut and help keep it healthy. Research is finding that a healthy gut may reduce inflammation and help with weight management, a risk factor for many […]
4 Tips for Getting a Handle on Holiday Stress By Amber Lowry The holiday season is often synonymous with stress. Gift-giving, festive food prep, squeezing in family get-togethers, and the inevitable “What the heck do I wear to the New Year’s party?!” scenario can be enough to drive anyone crazy. Use the tips below to […]
3 Meatless Monday Recipes By Mary Spiegelberg, Dolce Diet Intern Did you know that you can reduce your carbon footprint and make a happy donation to the environment by participating in Meatless Monday? It takes roughly 1,850 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of beef versus 39 gallons to produce 1 pound of vegetables. […]
3 Cinnamon Dishes By Lindsay Howard, MS, CSCS Cinnamon is a wonderful spice this time of the year. Not only does it taste and smell like Christmas, it also helps to regulate blood sugar in the body. Get the best of both worlds with these three holiday snack recipes! Crunchy Apple Crisps Serves 1 Ingredients: […]
Kitchen Audit 101 By Meg Pulkrabek, MS, RD, LRD Whatever is in your kitchen is what is fueling your body right now. The food in your home is a direct reflection of what is building your bones. If you were able to take a snapshot of the overall contents in your kitchen, it would likely […]
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 […]
3 Hearty Casserole Dishes To Make Tonight Casserole dishes are great to bring to gatherings, or throw together for the family in a pinch. Check out these hearty Dolce-Approved recipes! Broccoli & Cheesy Quinoa Casserole Ingredients • 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked • 2 crowns of broccoli, cut into small florets • 3 tbsp. grass-fed […]
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 […]
Three-time 212 lbs Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis talks with Mike about building muscle, getting shredded, preferred protein, pre-contest dieting, the difference between gym members and champion physiques, and he answers your questions! For more information on Flex Lewis visit his website: Flex Lewis READ: IFBB Pro League Athlete Flex Lewis Wins His Third Consecutive Olympia 212 […]
By Teresa Zavala, DDC Did we say Mexican food? YES! We are talking about that colorful, authentic, homemade, grandma-style cooking. The kind that brings the whole family to the table – mouths full and faces smiling. If you are looking to bring the family together and create some new memories, here are 3 delicious dishes […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Warning Signs That You’re Unhealthy If you’re living a generally unhealthy lifestyle, you’re probably clued-in. Most of us are aware that we shouldn’t be shoveling garbage down our throats at every opportunity, reaching for sodas, completely ignoring our bodies’ primal urges for exercise — but we do it anyway. And we somehow are able […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 8 Best Gluten-Free Grains by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LDAmaranth • Great source of lysine, an essential amino acid, which helps the body absorb calcium and is a building block of protein Brown Rice • Inexpensive and high in protein Buckwheat (despite wheat in its name, it contains no gluten) • Actually considered […]
3 Questions To Ask Before Taking Supplements by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Today it seems that just about anywhere you go there is a supplement shop, company rep, or “healthy” vitamin and mineral aisle. While dietary supplements are sold in abundance, they fail to receive the same regulation as over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications. As […]
