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 […]
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.
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 […]
20-Minute Meals by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Black Bean Soup Ingredients • 3 (15 oz) cans organic black beans, with liquid • 2.5 cups organic salsa • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, loosely packed • 2 tsp. ground cumin • 1 clove garlic, minced • Garnish: more cilantro, shredded cheddar, dollop of Greek yogurt […]
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 DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Signs You’re Dehydrated by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With Punxsutawney Phil declaring an early Spring, it’s important to make sure we are adequately hydrated now as our fluid needs will only increase as the weather gets warmer. Look out for these signs and symptoms of dehydration. 1. Bad Breath When […]
7 Foods That Can Help Clean Out the Body by Samantha Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Broccoli & Kale Based on recent studies, the cells of these veggies can actually get rid of air pollutants. So what does that mean for our bodies? Well in a clinical trial of over 300 Chinese subjects, who consumed beverages […]
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 […]
3 Fantastic Seafood Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Cilantro Lime Salmon Ingredients • 1 tbsp. dried cilantro • Lime juice • 1 lb. salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 4 pieces • 1½ cups panko bread crumbs • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes • freshly ground pepper Directions • Preheat the oven to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
