Slow Cooker Appetizers by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients • ½ cup balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp. coconut sugar, packed • 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tbsp. grass-fed butter, cut into cubes • ¼ […]
3 Slow Cooker Soup Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Black Bean Soup Ingredients • 2 cups or 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight and rinsed • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes • 1 bell pepper, cored and diced • 2 jalapenos, cored and diced • 1 yellow onion, diced […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike speaks with Dolce Diet Coaches Mark Nendick & Kenny Sheafer. 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 […]
Workout Motivation! by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD You won’t regret this workout, I promise. You will regret the workout you didn’t do. You’ll feel more refreshed than after a triple shot of espresso. Your workout doesn’t have to be long, just effective. A good sweat will do wonders for your state-of-mind. You can watch […]
These 4 Yoga Moves Can Improve Your Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Meditation Pose • Position yourself comfortably on your bed. • Cross your legs (playground position) and lengthen your spine. • Keep your shoulders pressed downward toward the bed. • Place your hands at your knees and breathe deeply and slowly. The […]
20-Minute Meals by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Black Bean Soup Ingredients • 3 (15 oz) cans organic black beans, with liquid • 2.5 cups organic salsa • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, loosely packed • 2 tsp. ground cumin • 1 clove garlic, minced • Garnish: more cilantro, shredded cheddar, dollop of Greek yogurt […]
3 Killer Calf Movements by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Jump Rope • Try jumping about an inch off the ground and landing on the balls of your feet/toes (stay off your heels). • Also, be sure to stabilize and brace for your landing by having a slight bend in your knees, and this […]
6 Ways to Reduce Stress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Deep Breathing Focusing on deep, slow breaths with your eyes closed can really help you regain your composure and relax the body. Similar to a deep breath you’d take during physical stress (exercise), you can do the same with mental/emotional stress. 2) Talk […]
Quinoa Crockpot Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Quinoa Primavera Ingredients • 1½ cups quinoa, uncooked • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts • 4 cups + 3 cups chicken broth • 4-6 cloves garlic • Salt and pepper Before serving: • 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite sized […]
Pool Noodle Olympics by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Turn your backyard into the next Olympic arena. These activities would best be done on grass (maybe with a sprinkler on for some added flair) however, you could also do these around the pool. Just be careful not to slip and fall on the wet deck. […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOALS By: Mike Dolce Just the word GOAL invokes a destination. Whether it be an end zone, a mountain top or a smaller dress size, we all know what a goal should be. The problem I come across more often than not is that people have loose goals. They kid themselves […]
The Mike Dolce Show Fitness Podcast In this special episode, you get to be a fly on the wall during dinner at Thiago “Pitbull” Alves’ house where Mike whipped up some Power Pasta and the conversation is flowing freely. Mike Dolce is the 2013 World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts […]
Reasons to Walk Daily for Better Health by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Incorporate an after-dinner walk each night. You can increase the duration by one minute each week, and in no time you’ll have logged hundreds of miles! Change up the terrain as well. Walking on uneven surfaces, such as sand or gravel, activates […]
Side Lateral Raises • Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your side. • Activate the lats to raise your arms so that they become parallel with the ground, really focusing on engaging the shoulders at the top of the movement with a slight pause before lowering. • Repeat for 4 sets of 15. Front […]
4 Simple Stir-Fry Recipes Paprika Chicken, Asparagus, and Sun-Dried Tomato Stir-Fry Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 lb. chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, sliced into thinner strips) ¼ tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. paprika 1 lb. asparagus (ends tripped, cut in half) Instructions 1. Chop sun-dried tomatoes (drained of most […]
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 DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 (Droolworthy) Slow Cooker Dog Food Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We love our furballs as if they were our own children, and take care of them as such (just ask Zoey Dolce!). Below are some homemade dog food recipes your dogs will drool over! These recipes avoid all the […]
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 Read the New Food Label By Mary Spiegelberg and Lindsay Howard, MS, CSCS We see them every day, but how many of us actually understand them? First thing’s first, the best way to determine if a product is nutritious is to ignore all of the claims on the front of the package that […]
Workout Motivation! by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD You won’t regret this workout, I promise. You will regret the workout you didn’t do. You’ll feel more refreshed than after a triple shot of espresso. Your workout doesn’t have to be long, just effective. A good sweat will do wonders for your state-of-mind. You can watch […]
