Could D-ficiency have you feeling down? By Tope Pedro, MPH, Dolce Diet Intern What is Vitamin D and why is deficiency common? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally present in a few foods, fortified in others, and available as a dietary supplement. However, the most significant source of vitamin D for most people is […]
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: […]
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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Kid-Friendly Recipes For Picky Eaters We all have that one child in the family who is a super finicky eater! Here are 10 recipes that are sure to please even the pickiest of palates. Polenta Fries Makes about 60 fries Ingredients • Nonstick cooking spray • 2 qt. water (for boiling) • […]
5 Energy Bite Recipes You’ll Love By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Looking for a new tasty snack option? Try making energy bites! Energy bites (balls) are a great snack option because they are nutritionally balanced, versatile, and easy to prepare. True to their name, energy bites can be energy (calorie) dense. For this reason, they […]
3 Carbolicious Side Recipes By Mary Spiegelberg Sweet Potato Pizza Serves 2 to 3 Did somebody say pizza? This sweet potato based recipe satisfies a craving and offers a healthy alternative to take out. Ingredients for dough: 2-3 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon […]
Guest Blogger I am sure most of you have gotten to a point in life where you stop and wonder: how did I get here and what’s next? This moment came to me in 2012 when my best friend of 15 years challenged me to start running. At this time I had been married for 6 […]
4 Summer Slow-Cooker Recipes by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Slow Cooker Quinoa-Summer Squash Casserole Serves 5 Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker Prep Time: 30 min. Ready In: 4 hours Ingredients • 12 oz. tomatillos, husked, rinsed and chopped • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped • 1 bell pepper, chopped • ½ cup finely chopped […]
10 Best Foods For Pregnant Women Even if you’re already packing an alphabet’s worth of vitamins and minerals into your daily meals, you might still worry that you’re not taking in enough of the nutritional right stuff — especially if your appetite hasn’t quite gotten up to speed just yet. Enter these “nutritional superstars” — […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Powerful Moves to Train Your Hamstrings by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Developing your hamstrings will help improve your squat numbers, increase flexibility, and allow for a reduced risk of injury, especially when running or deadlifting. Try out these hamstring building exercises to really strengthen those hammies. Good Mornings • Start […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Festive, Fall Drink Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fall has some of the best drink recipes out there. They are all so decadent and each sip really reminds you of the holiday season and all the wonderful aromas that go with it. So skip those added calories and added […]
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 […]
