DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Apple Cider & Other Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These wintry slow cooker recipes will help you get into the spirit of the season. Be sure to post pictures of your creations to our Facebook page, Twitter, and tag us on Instagram! Apple Cider (Yes, the drink) […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 DIY Homemade Dog Treats by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We at The Dolce Diet treat our pets like the family members they are – actually, we treat them better! Here are a few special treats to make for your furry best friend…and maybe leave a few out for Santa’s reindeer. […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 8 Snacks to Keep You Energized While Gift Shopping by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Go! Go! Go! 25 Days till Christmas! Long lines and crowds can sometimes delay getting home for that next meal. So here are 8 great snacks to satisfy you on the go! 1. Roasted Chickpeas from The […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Surviving The Holidays Healthy-Style The holidays somehow manage to bring out our infamous alter egos: Bad Snack Man, Quick Candy Chic, and yes, even the notorious, boozed up Lazy Lush. Below is a list of ways to stay on the good guys’ side during this festive season while still enjoying all the […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 7 Ways to Motivate Yourself To Do Anything by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Focus on the Next Positive Step Leave behind any negative thoughts and focus on the positive future ahead. 2. Be Confident in Yourself Nothing is more attractive than loving yourself and realizing your own worth. You attract […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How to Stomp Out Stress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Stress has a major impact on health. It can impair impulse control, reasoning, learning and memory. It is very important to try to minimize the stress in your life in order to increase your longevity. When you do get stressed, just […]
Weird Facts You Never Knew About Your Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is filled with traditions passed down from generation to generation…And also with oddities. Here are four fun ones we enjoyed reading. 1) Sweet Potatoes Were Henry VIII’s Favorite Aphrodisiac Many foods have been considered aphrodisiacs, but sweet potatoes were more famous than most for “procuring […]
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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Protein-Packed Vegan Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD If you happen to be vegan, sometimes it can be challenging to consume adequate amounts of protein within the day. But look no further for some high quality, protein-packed, vegan-friendly dishes. Here we’ve got you covered for breakfast, lunch/dinner and a snack. Gluten […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Fall Drink Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD You’ll need some tasty, healthy beverages to accompany those holiday cookie recipes we posted the other day. Try out these, fall-inspired drinks this holiday season! They’ll be big hits at holiday gatherings, or a nice way to compliment that special holiday dessert. Gingerbread […]
Dip In! Easy Hummus Recipe By Mary Spiegelberg Hummus is one of our favorite appetizers and snacks. Who doesn’t love creamy flavorful hummus and fresh baked pita? Hummus is super easy to make! Below is the base of any delicious hummus recipe. Give it a kick with extra peppers or garlic. Serve your hummus dip […]
7 Foods To Help You Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Bananas Bananas contain the muscle-relaxing minerals potassium and magnesium, which can help you to get to sleep a little quicker. They also have tryptophan, which gets converted to serotonin and melatonin, which helps you feel relaxed. Cherries These are like natural sleeping pills! […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 6 Exercise Myths by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Myth #1: Heart Rate Monitors are a good, accurate indicator of your intensity Truth: The chips can falter easily. It is better to use your own body’s cues. If you can still comfortably talk while you’re exercising, then your intensity is fairly […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Do You Know How These 6 Foods Grow? 1. Asparagus grows out of the ground. 2. Pineapples also grow from the ground. 3. Artichokes are actually the hard outer petals of a pretty purple flower. 4. Black pepper comes from the fruit of a flowering vine. 5. Peanuts grow off the roots of […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Reasons to Eat Grass-Fed Butter by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Skip the highly processed margarines and butter substitutes and go right for the real thing. There are many benefits to butter that people simply don’t realize! ONE The CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) found in butter helps boost our metabolism. TWO The […]
UFC 190: Ronda Rousey Weighs In via The Dolce Diet Rio de Janeiro: Ronda Rousey weighed in at 135 lbs. Friday for her UFC fight against Bethe Correia. Rousey’s nutrition coach Mike Dolce was with the champion as she stepped on the scale. Rousey takes on the undefeated Correia on Saturday night. For information on […]
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 […]
MAKE MONEY DOING WHAT YOU LOVE: Lessons I’ve Learned By Mike Dolce No cutting corners. You own the success and the failure. Everything begins and ends with YOU. As often as I am asked, “How do I lose weight?” I am asked, “How did you build your brand?” The answer to each is never […]
Our midsections are one of the first places the eye gets drawn to and is often the hardest area to target. Try these do-anywhere exercises to help build a strong core and flatten out that tummy. These exercises are easy to do in hotel rooms, on lunch breaks or during commercial breaks. Lunge Twist • […]
By Amber Lowry Getting little ones to eat their vegetables can turn the dinner table into a battlefield. But with a dash of creative effort, you can end the war on veggies and create healthier, happier tummies in the process. Here are a few tricks to help veggies seem more appealing to children. 1. Get […]
