How to Get the Stink Out of Gym Clothes After a hardcore workout, the last thing you want to do is deal with laundry. Unfortunately, leaving your rotten gym clothes in a pile on the bathroom floor for a week will definitely make the situation worse. “Most gym clothes are made of fibers that repel […]
5 Easy Ways to Get Your Family’s Health on Track There are five simple ways for your family to lead a healthy lifestyle and get back on track: 1. Get active each day Regular physical activity is important for the healthy growth, development and well-being of children and young people. They should get at least […]
10 Things You Should Do Every Day To Improve Your Life 1) Get out in nature You probably seriously underestimate how important this is. (Actually, there’s research that says you do.) Being in nature reduces stress, makes you more creative, improves your memory and may even make you a better person. 2) Exercise We all […]
The Top 5 Breakfast Foods 1. Oatmeal You may have noticed a heart-shaped seal on your box of oatmeal recently. The seal’s there because oats contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber that’s been shown to help lower cholesterol when eaten regularly. Need another reason to dig in? Oats are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, […]
5 Ways to Switch Up Your Cardio Routine By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Dolce Diet Head Strength Coach Are you tired of running on the same treadmill, using the same elliptical, or spinning on the same exercise bike? Maybe it’s time to switch up your workout routine! Working out doesn’t always have to feel like a […]
5 Overnight Oats Recipes by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Looking for a fast, healthy, mouth-watering breakfast? Try overnight oats! These cold breakfast cereals are versatile and can be modified to your taste preferences while still meeting your nutritional needs! Double-Chocolate Brownie Batter Overnight Oats Ingredients ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 to […]
5 Ways to Change Up Your Beverage Game by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Considering water accounts for 50-70% of your total body weight, you can say hydration is a critical component to health. We all enjoy a refreshing beverage that not only hydrates our body, but is also flavorful and delicious. Here are 5 ways […]
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 […]
Yes or No to Creatine? by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Creatine is a natural energy source in the body, primarily in skeletal muscle, that aids in the contraction of muscle. Supplementation (loading) has been shown to increase the body’s natural creatine supply, thereby increasing exercise capacity for short, intense bouts. Research shows creatine supplementation to […]
4 Homemade Smoothie Bowl Recipes by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD I don’t know about ya’ll but I am SWEATING TO DEATH out here in Vegas! I’ve also been craving refreshing, sweet beverages and snacks more often than usual. While I love smoothies, there is something about not chewing my food that rubs me the wrong […]
Slow Down the Aging Process: Avoid These 5 Age-Adding Foods! The foods we eat impact our health and everyday lives. And while eating a “fun” food every once in a while won’t age you in one day, a lifetime of bad eating habits can cause you to age faster than you’d like. So try to […]
by Brandon Guyer [dropcap style=”dropcap2″ color=”black”]T[/dropcap] he hectic lifestyles that many of us live make it nearly impossible to eat the way we would like to. It would be great to be able to eat a balanced and nutritious “diet” ALL THE TIME, but that just isn’t reality. Life throws us curveballs and we have […]
5 Healthy Spices & Why You Should Use Them Now 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 […]
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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Alternatives to White Pasta by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD1. Spaghetti Squash Just slice in half and bake to get the stringy, fibrous membrane out of the center with a fork. This squash also absorbs sauce very well, and is packed with vitamins A and C. 2. Spiraled Veggies You significantly reduce […]
3 Easy Ways to Get More Veggies into Your Diet By Amber Lowry We’re all well aware of the “eat more veggies” narrative, but how do we actually apply this to our often time-restricted, chaotic lives? Throw kids into the mix, and it seems that getting both you and your family to chow down on […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Things to Stop Putting in Coffee 1) Artificial Sweeteners • More and more studies are linking artificial sweeteners to impaired glucose metabolism, even though they don’t spike blood sugars upon intake because the body becomes more tolerant to the sweetness levels and increases cravings • Can also destroy gut bacteria (the good […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike talks to Jens Pulver and we learn about a new show called Wimp 2 Warrior that’s letting everyday folks try their hand at MMA fighting. Mike also answers your questions. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts […]
7 Steps to Success in 2015 by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Eat Right You can bust your butt in the gym every day for an hour, but what you do in those other 23 hours is what’s really important. You simply can’t out-train a poor diet. And the better you feel overall, the […]
Cooking Without Alcohol: Substitutions For Red & White Wine by Samantha Coogan-Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Many recipes call for alcohol like red or white wine. The idea is that the alcohol will reduce, allowing the remaining aroma and flavor to remain. Notice that the key word in the last sentence is “REDUCE” – not eliminate. […]
