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” — […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast 2X Coach of the Year Duane BANG Ludwig 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 […]
Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar Ingredients • 4 cups very finely chopped or slivered curly kale or Russian kale (about 6 ounces on the stem, or half of a 3/4-pound bunch, stemmed and washed in two rinses of water) • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds • 1 apple, sweet, like a Fuji, or […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast 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 UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the […]
3 Slow Cooker Oatmeal Recipes You’ll Love Classic Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Ingredients 6-8 cups of water depending on how thick you want the oatmeal 2 cups steel cut oats ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp. honey ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon Directions Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker […]
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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 9 Ways to Increase Your Running Endurance by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Strength Training Having a strong core and legs will help produce more power to help you run faster and ultimately increase stamina. 2. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) This type of training helps your heart and lungs build stamina […]
3 Moves to Bigger Calves Wondering how to get big calves? Here are three exercises that will build calf muscles. 1. Standing Barbell Calf Raise • Start with the barbell on your back as you would for a back squat. Load the bar according to YOUR ability level. An empty barbell would be fine to […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Unique Thanksgiving Side Dishes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Instead of your typical mashed potatoes with gravy and green bean casserole, try out these festive side dishes, guaranteed to please your friends and family. Or at the very least, add these as additional options, and let your guests choose to go […]
Deadlifting gets a bad rap because many people associate this movement with injury. Like anything, if you perform the movement with the proper mechanics, and not beyond your ability level, you should drastically reduce your risk of injury. Most people tend to get hurt on this movement when lowering the weight. One way to avoid […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 Simple Shoulder Sculpting Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Body weight exercises are great for building muscle tone. A lot of people tend to think lifting heavy makes you bulky, but it’s all about time under tension. So yes, if you lift heavy for multiple reps, you’ll see size. But […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough 1. Constant stressed/fatigued feeling 2. You don’t experience hunger cues due to a decreased appetite 3. Poor circulation in your hands and feet that makes them feel cold 4. Body temperature below 98 degrees F during the day, even when it’s hot out 5. Polyuria (frequent urination) […]
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. […]
Foods to Eat Pineapple • Filled with potassium to reduce bloating, but also contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that helps digest proteins. Blueberries • There have been several studies linked to blueberry intake and the ability to prevent the growth of belly fat. Plus they are antioxidant-rich and an easy way to bulk up breakfast. […]
