4 Tips to Get Out of Your Funk By Mary Spiegelberg We are all destined to get into a funk every now and then. Whether it’s just for a day or it lasts a couple weeks, feeling “off” is never fun. Quality of life is EVERYTHING, so here are four tips to help you fight […]
How to Make Homemade Banana Ice Cream By Mary Spiegelberg Bring a whole new twist to your evening snack with homemade banana ice cream! Bananas pack a powerful nutrition punch with over 400 mg of potassium and 3 grams of fiber each. Top your banana ice cream with a serving of healthy fats and sweet […]
4 Creative Ways to Stay Hydrated By Meg Pulkrabek MS, RD, LRD How much water should you be drinking daily? There are many different recommendations on how to calculate this for each individual need, so the exact amount is controversial depending on what your goal is. But, truthfully, the answer is probably quite a bit […]
3 Tricks To Stick To Your Workout 1. Don’t overdo it One way to put a stop to your new exercise habit before it even gets off the ground? Getting hurt. Beginners (or people just returning to fitness after a long break) need to be careful about trying to do too much, too soon, which […]
3 Superfood Smoothie Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Plum-Quinoa Smoothie Ingredients 1 plum, pitted and cut into chunks ½ frozen banana ¼ cup cooked quinoa 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp. cinnamon handful of ice cubes The Superfood: Quinoa Did you know the part of quinoa we eat […]
Shopping on a Budget: Meals for $3 or Less by Mary Spiegelberg and Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Raise your hand if you agree that life can be expensive! If you’re wanting to eat healthier but your budget is tight, this blog is for you! Our goal this week was to bring you bargain breakfast and […]
4 Common Chemicals That Increase Breast Cancer Risk By Amber Lowry October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we wanted to do our part in sharing ways you can decrease your risk of breast cancer. Below are a handful of cancer-causing agents that many of us come across in our everyday lives. 1. BPA (Bisphenol […]
3 MouthWatering Mexican Food Recipes 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, […]
Wrestling the Scale: A Call for Action in the Sport of Wrestling By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Former D1 Wrester Wrestlers are the greatest athletes on the planet with the worst diets. To be successful, wrestlers need strength, speed, flexibility, endurance, agility and power, all of which are negatively affected by the caloric restriction and dehydration […]
4 Pumpkin-Inspired Dessert Recipes By Mary Spiegelberg, Dolce Diet Intern It’s time for sweater weather and pumpkins! You didn’t think we’d let you get through this glorious season without some delicious pumpkin recipes did you? Here are 4 #DolceApproved pumpkin creations you do not want to miss this season! Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Bake Don’t let […]
5 Omega-3-Rich Salmon Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Omega-3 fatty acids aid in combating inflammation. A diet rich in omega-3s has been shown to lower one’s risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and arthritis. Omega-3s also appear to be highly concentrated in the brain, showing a role in cognition, mood and […]
4 Ways to Limit Added Sugar by Mary Spiegelberg and Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD This year the FDA announced there will be a new Nutrition Facts Label for packaged foods. The new label will reflect public health needs, including the link between diet and chronic diseases. One major update to the Nutrition Facts Label is […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Healthy Drinks That Aren’t Water by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Fruit-Infused Water/Spa Water • Simply throw in your fruit of choice into water for 1-2 hours before enjoying. • Try it with watermelon, berries, citrus fruit or cucumber (yes, I know that’s not a fruit). Try this SAVVY fruit infuser […]
Cinco de Mayo Menu APPETIZER Homebaked Tortilla Chips and Guacamole Serves 2-4 Tortilla Chips (from Living Lean Cookbook) • Gluten-free tortillas cut into triangles • 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Dash of sea salt Guacamole • 3 avocados • 2 tomatoes • 2 cloves garlic • 1 lime • Sea salt Directions Tortilla Chips • […]
Bikini Competitor Nicole Rogers joins Mike on this episode of The Mike Dolce Show. 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. As the founder of The Dolce Diet and creator of UFC […]
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 […]
How to Cut, Chop and Slice Unfriendly Fruit By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD You’ve gone through the trouble of selecting the perfect produce for the week, and now you’re ready to begin your meal prep. Don’t waste another minute wrestling your produce. Especially with a knife! Here are some helpful techniques on how to cut, […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 7 Benefits of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are many benefits of apple cider vinegar. It can bring relief from several common maladies. Made from fermented apple juice, be sure to look for a brand of apple cider vinegar that states “With the Mother,” which grows on […]
By Amber Lowry It’s safe to say that spices make meals more exciting. But did you know they can also have health benefits? Modern science is waking up to the fact that our favorite spices and herbs are vital for more than just our tastes buds. With the holidays right around the corner, take note […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Chia Pudding Dessert Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chia seeds are packed with electrolytes and protein, and serve as a great after-dinner snack. Try out these recipes to satisfy that sweet tooth! Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding Ingredients • 2 cups almond milk • ½ tsp. vanilla extract • ⅔ cup […]
