The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce and Dolce Diet Head Dietitian Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD talk about the latest health & fitness news and more! 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Festive, Fall Drink Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fall has some of the best drink recipes out there. They are all so decadent and each sip really reminds you of the holiday season and all the wonderful aromas that go with it. So skip those added calories and added […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Fun Fall Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD With the weather cooling down, it’s time to turn on that oven and cozy up to some warm, nutritious recipes. Here are just a few that we have up our sleeves! Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Cookies Makes 12 cookies Ingredients • ¼ cup […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 6 Moves to Relaxation by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD At the Dolce Diet, we are far more than a nutrition brand. We are an overall health, wellness and longevity brand. Your health is measured by more than just what you put in your mouth or how much you can back squat. […]
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 DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Ways to Naturally Clean Out the Body by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sometimes certain occasions arise and we may go on junk food benders. After your little stint, use these foods to help get your body back to your normal, healthy self. Dark, green leafy vegetables These guys are your […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Do-Anywhere Tummy Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Fast Muscle Building Bodyweight Workout At Home by Dolce Diet Staff Bodyweight Strength Cycle (3x) Warm up: Walk or Jog for 5 min. Jump Squat – 1 set / 10-20 reps Push Ups – 1 set / 15-20 reps Walking Lunge – 1 / 10-15 (each leg) Chair Dips – 1 set […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy, Delicious Weight Loss Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When it comes to weight loss, it’s best to make life as easy on yourself as possible. No need to stress, which only inhibits your weight loss progress. So, we’ve come up with some easy, delicious recipes that won’t even […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Quick, Muscle-Building Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Building muscle should be a fun process. And that includes what you put in your mouth. Try out these fun recipes that will not only satisfy your pallet, but also your recovering body. Remember, the better we recover and fuel, the better […]
Prebiotics and Probiotics: Vital for a Healthy Gut by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Prebiotics and Probiotics. You may hear these terms thrown around a lot, especially at health food stores. I have had a lot of people ask which one is best? Well, you actually need both. They need one another for them to […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: The Benefits of Raw Cacao by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We love cacao, not just for the holidays, but as a healthy way to treat yourself (in moderation of course). Cacao, or dark chocolate, is typically raw, fermented and then dried. This process helps to retain as many nutrients as possible. […]
5 Foods You Probably Are Not Storing Correctly By Mary Spiegelberg NUTS While most of us store nuts in the pantry, did you know the natural oil in nuts can cause rancidity? This rancidity creates a sharp and bitter flavor. Refrigerate nuts in a small container or Ziplock baggie and they’ll stay fresh for up […]
People often get discouraged by what the scale says. Sometimes it goes up, or down, or stays the same. The scale is not necessarily the best measure of success. If you are losing body fat and gaining muscle, you may actually gain weight. Muscle is more dense than fat, so the more of it you […]
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 LIFESTYLE: 10 SEXY Reasons to Exercise As if you needed more reasons to exercise…here are 10 that will keep you motivated! 1. Helps to keep you regular – REGULAR IS SEXY! • Improves digestion while easing constipation. In other words, keeps everything moving along! 2. Improves sleeping patterns by helping you relax naturally – […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Use Your Urine Color to Help Determine Your Health Status by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Urine can be an excellent indicator of your health status. Anything from the foods you eat, to medications, to laxatives can affect your urine color. Use this quick visual test as a kick-starter to investigating your […]
We’re sharing Todd’s blog post describing his experience with one of the largest sandwich chains in the world. Please feel free to express your thoughts and comments. Open-minded dialogue is always welcome! I tried my hardest to convince myself that the horrible gastrointestinal problems I was having was just a coincidence. But as I previously […]
These movements are great for sculpting Gladiator-like shoulders, and will also help improve your posture. Most of these movements can be done with either a dumbbell or kettlebell, whatever is available to you. If you’ve never used a kettlebell, ask a trainer for a brief tutorial to prevent injury, otherwise stick with the dumbbells. Dumbbell […]
Easy Last Minute Healthy Snack Ideas for Parties By Tope Pedro, MPH, Dietetic Intern Having a party? It’s important to not let a day typically filled with indulgent foods derail your health, nutrition and fitness goals. Here are some delicious and easy snack recipes. Baked Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms Yields 20 Ingredients 20 Baby Bella […]
