DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4-Ingredient Sweet Treats by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Protein Brownies Ingredients • 3 overripe bananas • ½ cup almond butter • 2tbsp. to ¼ cup cacao powder • 1-2 scoop The Dolce Whey protein isolate Directions • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. • Grease small cake pan with coconut oil. • […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Alternatives to Traditional Cardio by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Traditional cardio activities, such as, running, rowing, and the elliptical machine can become redundant, and let’s be honest, boring if that’s all you do for your cardio. So mix it up! Try out these alternatives, which will get in your high […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Best Moves to Fight Off Cellulite by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Plié/Sumo Squat • Stand with your legs out a little wider and point each toe to the opposite walls. • Keep the same posture and technique as a regular squat, but, when you push back up to standing position, […]
Which Nuts Are Nutritionally Best? There are several varieties of nuts out there, and I get asked pretty often which is best. Each variety has different nutritional content to them. This will help determine which variety is best for you. But don’t be afraid to mix it up either! (Note: technically, a peanut is not […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bodyweight Butt Blasters by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are lots of exercises that target the glutes, but many of them often involve equipment. So what if you’re traveling, trying to squeeze in a workout while the baby’s asleep, can’t squat due to a nagging knee injury, or simply don’t have […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike answers your questions in this call-in show special. 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 & […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Author Shawn Stevenson joins Mike in studio to tell us all how to increase energy, weight loss, productivity and more with his new book “Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success.” Mike Dolce is a 3X […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How To Prepare Meals For The Week by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sticking to a meal plan is much, much easier when everything is prepared ahead of time. When you’ve come home from a long day of work and training, the last thing you want to do is spend the rest […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Professional Gamer Dan Kelly (@WootyStyle) 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 & […]
At-Home Back and Chest Exercises *You’ll need some light dumbbells (8-10 lbs.) or something similar to use in each hand Push-Ups • Start by lying on the ground with hands just outside the shoulders. • Trying to keep your body as straight as possible, push yourself up into a plank position, then return to the […]
Foods that Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 out of 3 Americans has high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be hereditary, but it can also be largely caused by diet and lifestyle choices, such as smoking. Here are some foods that can […]
Here are a variety of foods that can put some sizzle—or fizzle—in your sex life. Strawberries Best We’ll say it: Strawberries are sexy. Here’s why. Good circulation is thought to be crucial for sexual functioning in both men and women, and strawberries are rich in antioxidants that benefit your heart and arteries. What’s more, they’re […]
by Aaron Fried Dolce Diet Staff Writer Tea has been used for health and healing since ancient times. Now, knowledge of the benefits of those little leaves has spread across the world. There are over 3,000 types of teas, all of which have their own unique appeal. Here are 5 of the most common, along with their […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 5 Unhealthy Health Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Usually “reduced fat” means added sugar, chemicals and/or calories. We need a good dose of healthy fats, so go with all-natural peanut or almond butter. 2. Sports/Electrolyte Drinks Most of these drinks are manufactured by soda companies, […]
Post-Workout Eats By Mary Spiegelberg and Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD You got out of bed, hit the gym and now the world and day are yours for the taking! Well, that is right after you do a few of the essentials. Most of them are pretty straight forward…get home, shower off the sweat, throw some […]
3 Weight Loss Myths You Need to Break Up With By Amber Lowry With warmer months approaching, shedding winter weight is at the top of many people’s priority list. But before you reach for that 100-calorie snack pack or sacrifice hours of your life to the treadmill, let’s bust some weight loss myths perpetuated by […]
11 Foods You Should be Having After a Workout by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Banana High in potassium to prevent undue muscle cramping, and helps replenish glycogen stores. Blueberries Filled with antioxidants that help fight off free radical damage onset from your workout regimen. Eggs 1 egg has approximately 6 grams of protein, plus […]
Creating natural energy doesn’t have to be a matter that’s left to the energy drinks and coffee every morning. In fact, most of the time these drinks end up making you feel more sluggish in the middle of the day than if you hadn’t consumed them in the first place. There are ways that you […]
USA Judo Team Coach Justin Flores joins Mike in studio. 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 FIT, Mike Dolce is […]
