DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Chia Pudding Dessert Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Chia seeds are packed with electrolytes and protein, and serve as a great after-dinner snack. Try out these recipes to satisfy that sweet tooth! Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding Ingredients • 2 cups almond milk • ½ tsp. vanilla extract • ⅔ cup […]
DOLCE APPROVED: SUPER BOWL SNACKSThese tasty game-day snacks will hit the spot without bogging you down. VEGGIE TRAY WITH DOLCE MINT TZATZIKI DIP Cut up your favorite vegetables and serve them with this classic Greek dipping sauce. INGREDIENTS -2 (8 ounce) containers plain Greek yogurt (Vegan option: Use soy yogurt) -2 cucumbers – diced small […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Row to Improve Your Running by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD For those that know me, they know I hate cardio and would prefer to lift weights faster. HOWEVER, I have the utmost respect for those who can run/row/cycle for long distances. I really don’t know how you do it, and I […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Best Biceps Movements by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Working biceps is what most gym-goers love to do, so why not maximize those results? The following biceps movements are a departure from the usual gym routine (with the exception of the first one – which is always a good one to incorporate). […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Change Up Your Traditional Leg & Butt Routine by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Barbell Pause Squats -After you’ve mastered squatting with load (front and back squats), you can start to incorporate pause squats. Pause squats are a great way to engage the glutes as the primary muscle to stand back up. […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Commentator and Producer Joey Varner joins Mike Dolce for this very funny and insightful episode. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and 2014 Men’s Fitness Top 30 Game Changer for fitness. As the […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Hearty Casserole Dishes To Make Tonight by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Casserole dishes are great to bring to gatherings, or throw together for the family in a pinch. Check out these hearty Dolce-Aproved recipes! Broccoli & Cheesy Quinoa Casserole Ingredients • 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked • 2 crowns of […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves to Improve Your Squat by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD If you can’t air squat to depth or with an upright torso, doing loaded squats will be out of the question. Incorporate these drills into your warm-up/workouts in order to improve your squat depth and positioning. Mobility is key in […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Simple & Healthy Dessert Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These desserts are just what that sweet tooth was looking for without the guilt and added sugar! Avocado Brownies Ingredients • 1 large avocado • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce • ½ cup maple syrup • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 3 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bye-Bye Bra Fat! At-Home Back and Chest Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD *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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Calf Exercises Most of you know that the calves are one of the hardest muscle groups to build up. And you don’t want to be that guy at the gym with a Thor upper body and Jack Skellington lower body. In order to do so, you need to train them at […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Row to Improve Your Running by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD For those that know me, they know I hate cardio and would prefer to lift weights faster. HOWEVER, I have the utmost respect for those who can run/row/cycle for long distances. I really don’t know how you do it, and I […]
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 […]
Here is our delicious Dolce Diet Independence Day Menu that’ll keep your fitness progress on track and still let you have all the fun that traditionally is part of the July Fourth weekend celebrations! APPETIZER BLT Kale Dip Ingredients • 1 pound of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled • 4 large kale leaves • 2 […]
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 […]
4 Tasty Cheese Alternatives By Amber Lowry It’s safe to say that most people love cheese. But many have a difficult time consuming dairy. If you’re one of these people and find yourself struggling to let go of this addictive food, fear not! Below are a handful of dairy-free options that can help ween yourself […]
Top 10 Foods to Buy Organic These foods tested with the highest pesticide residue according to data from the USDA….so go organic!! 1. Apple 2. Strawberries 3. Grapes 4. Celery 5. Peaches 6. Spinach 7. Sweet Bell Peppers 8. Nectarines 9. Cucumbers 10. Cherry tomatoes So next time you’re out shopping for your Dolce-Approved menu […]
Buying, Storing, Preparing and Cooking Meat At the Dolce Diet we love meat! However, it is one of the main culprits of foodborne illness. With the holidays upon us, and lots of hosting/dinners to plan, be sure to practice safe food handling so you don’t send your guests to the hospital! Buying • Check to […]
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With the flow of the holiday season, our midsections may have taken a toll. Now, of course to shed fat around the midsection, you’ll need to do more fat-burning types of movements along with a touch of cardio. Remember, that when we work a muscle group, we cause hypertrophy […]
