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 […]
3 Steps to Combat Artificial Light Exposure By Amber Lowry Most of our lives are consumed by artificial light. Think about it: if you’re not on your phone responding to texts, you’re on your laptop responding to emails. If you’re not on your tablet binge-watching your latest Netflix obsession, you’re watching the game on TV. […]
3 High Protein Soup Recipes Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Sweet & Sour Turkey Cabbage Soup Serves 6 Ingredients 1 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 ½ tsp. caraway seeds 1 tsp. thyme 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 white onion, chopped 1 medium sweet-tart apple, diced 6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 1 […]
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 […]
5 Steps to Achieving Your New Year’s Resolution By Mary Spiegelberg and Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD The New Year is a chance to let go of the past and set your eyes on the future. For many of us, this is an exciting time. We have hope that the desires of our heart can translate […]
3 Convenient Travel Snacks By Mary Spiegelberg The holidays are upon us and airports everywhere are buzzing with anxious travelers. While most people will be limited to choosing between an overpriced snack pack and greasy fast food joint, you will be prepared! Go you! Try these 3 simple and travel-friendly snack recipes. Homemade Sweet & […]
Chocolate that’s GOOD for you? The Dolce Diet has partnered with Onnit to bring you a delicious HEALTHY chocolate! Our delicious, rich chocolate bar has zero dairy, zero sugar, and three active food based supplements that may actually assist with improving your metabolism: Green Coffee Extract, Chromium Polynicotinate and Capsaicin. While we understand that nothing is […]
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 […]
Simple Steps to Selecting Ripe Fruit By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD There is nothing worse than purchasing a piece of fruit that is either too old or not yet ripe. Especially avocados (those suckers ain’t cheap)! Today we are going to blow your mind with simple steps to selecting ripe fruit. Do your kids go […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to weight loss, it’s best to make life as easy on yourself as possible. No need to stress, which only inhibits your weight loss progress. So, we’ve come up with some easy, delicious recipes that won’t even make you think you’re trying to lose weight! Cilantro Lime Slow Cooker Chicken pictured above […]
3 Must-Try Dip Recipes Who doesn’t love mouth-watering fresh salsa with a perfectly salted corn chip? What about smooth, flavorful hummus over freshly chopped veggies? Skip the costly pre-made dips and whip-up one of these dolce-approved recipes! Cottage Cheese, Avocado & Black Bean Salsa NUTRITION HIGHLIGHTS: Rich in protein, calcium and healthy fats Serves 10 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Key Nutrients Vegans and Vegetarians May Be Missing by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LDWhen eliminating whole food groups, we run the risk of missing out on key nutrients. Here is a list of those nutrients along with vegan/vegetarian options that are excellent sources of those key nutrients. 1. Protein • Beans • […]
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 […]
