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 […]
4 Breakfast Recipes to Have For Dinner by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Am I the only one who craves breakfast for dinner from time to time? Did you know many breakfast foods can also serve as post-workout meals? Following a hard workout, your body is craving carbohydrate and protein. Depending on the intensity and duration […]
3 Reasons To Eat More Often by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Here at The Dolce Diet we promote eating every 2-4 hours, until you are satisfied not until you’re full. Here’s why: 1) Increased Metabolism It requires energy (calories) for the body to convert food to fuel. This process is known as the thermic effect […]
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 […]
3 Protein-Packed Pudding Recipes by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Peanut Butter Cup Chia Seed Pudding Serves 3-4 Ingredients • ½ cup chia seeds, divided • 2 cups almond milk • 3 Tbsp. cacao powder • 2-3 Tbsp. maple syrup or agave nectar • 1½ tsp. vanilla extract, divided • ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Coach John Kavanagh joins Mike in studio. Mike Dolce is a 3X 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 & creator of […]
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” — […]
Labor Day Menu 2015 by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD APPETIZER Summer Stacks Serves 6-8 Ingredients • 2 cups raw almonds, soaked in water for 2 hours • 1¼ cup water • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 2 cloves garlic • 1 tsp. liquid smoke • ¾ tsp. onion […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Fiber Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fiber is important for optimal digestive health and decreases your risk for developing heart disease. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that really helps clean out the system. In terms of heart health, it binds to cholesterol and removes it as it makes its […]
3 Simple Salad Dressing Recipes By Mary Spiegelberg Tired of the plain old “oil and vinegar” salad dressing? Have you every found it hard to find a store-bought salad dressing with fresh, preservative-free ingredients? Make your own! Try one of these 3 simple salad dressings below. When you do, tag us in your post by […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Tips to Get Shredded by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Use Free Weights Instead of Machines With free weights you get a better range of motion, plus you need to constantly engage your core to stabilize during these movements. Machines tend to do a lot of the work for you. Remember, […]
This is a great at-home bodyweight workout to crush if you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced weight trainer. Simply cycle through each of the exercises 3 times. Take 30 second rests in between each set and a 1-minute rest in between each rotation. Bodyweight Strength Cycle (3x) Warm up: Walk or Jog for 5 min. […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Ways to Get Rid of Loose Skin (After Weight Loss or Pregnancy) by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Slow & Steady Wins the Race It took you time to put the weight on (and stretch the skin along with it), so it’s going to take time to take it off. 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. […]
SLEEP MORE TO LOSE WEIGHT! by Mike Dolce “Even a soul submerged in sleep is hard at work.” ― Heraclitus, 530 BCE Hi guys! I’m sitting on a plane, flying over the Nevada desert on my way home from an amazing two-day seminar I conducted for a private group in Southern California. We actually spent […]
Father’s Day “Manly” Menu Father’s Day is almost here. Sure you got Dad gifts, but what’s on the menu for the big day? Our hearty & healthy Dolce Diet Father’s Day menu’s got you covered! Appetizer Red and Green Bell Pepper Bites Low-fat and low-sodium! Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 1 medium green bell pepper 1 medium […]
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 […]
