Tips for Staying Healthy at the Office by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD A lot of people who work in an office setting find themselves quite lethargic and sedentary for most of the day. Here are some tips to keep you on track with your health and fitness goals, while increasing productivity at work. That’s […]
Artificial vs. Natural Flavors by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD According to the Code of Federal Regulations, a natural flavor is: “the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable […]
DOLCE DIET RESULTS: Thiago Alves Weighs in at 171 lbs. for UFC 183
4 Reasons to Give Sugar The Boot by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD It seems that nowadays everything we consume has added sugar. We don’t realize how addicted to sugar we truly are. It is often the culprit for unwanted pounds, lack of energy (although we associate sugar with high energy/hyperactivity), and stomach issues. If […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Practice Proper Dental Health for Proper Heart Health by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We’ve all seen the commercials for plaque-fighting toothpastes. We’ve also heard our dentists harp on us to floss daily in order to prevent plaque build-up on our teeth. So we know that plaque build-up can lead to gum disease […]
Eat Better Food for a Better Mood Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Ever feeling a little off or extra irritable? There are tons of factors that can affect your mood; your job, spouse, kids, friends, family, health and the list goes on. However, there may be a way to at least alleviate some of the […]
DOLCE DIET RESULTS: Mirsad Bektic Weighs In at 145 lbs. For UFC Fight Night Stockholm
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 […]
High Fructose Corn Syrup Has Changed Its Name In the past, manufacturers have listed high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as a sweetener in their foods. This left a lot of consumers weary when buying products with this ingredient. However, now manufacturers are simply listing the ingredient as “fructose” on the ingredient list. Fructose is the […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike has a candid conversation with top UFC contenders Thiago “Pitbull” Alves and Mirsad Bektic just ahead of their upcoming fights. Mike Dolce is the 2013 World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and 2014 Men’s Fitness Top 30 […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast 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 & creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Foods to Ease a Tummy Ache by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Bananas With potassium to balance your body’s minerals and a simple form of carbohydrates that your body can easily break down, bananas are great to ease stomach pain. And the riper, the better! 2. Ginger and/or Peppermint Tea This […]
3 Tips for Simplifying Your Diet By Amber Lowry When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to harp on the little details, which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and farther away from your goals. During these times, it’s best to keep things as simple as possible while you explore what being healthy means […]
5 Fun Activities That’ll Keep You Moving by Amber Lowry Calling all weekend warriors! Fun with friends isn’t limited to alcohol-induced late nights sitting on a bar stool. Having a good time while maintaining your health goals just takes a little thinking outside the box, so we at the Dolce Diet took the liberty of […]
We’re thrilled to welcome molecular virologist & neuroscientist Dr. Dave Hawkes to The Dolce Diet family of bloggers. He’s smart, funny and he can secretly control your mind with his scientific research. by Dr. Dave Hawkes This month’s blog is in response to a question on the “Ask Dr. Dave” forum from Carl Shotton in […]
3 Fitness Activities for Families by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Fitness Jenga You’ll need: • Jenga game set • Sharpie marker How to Play: • Write a different body weight, movement or activity on the side of each Jenga piece with desired reps (you can repeat movements) – you can do squats, dancing, anything […]
by Shantanee White In my experience with this topic, there are no do’s just don’ts. It’s a waste of energy on the wrong thing. If you’re concerned with how cute you look at the gym, then there needs to be a change in priority. Not that I myself am not guilty of this. I am […]
The Dolce Diet welcomes Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brandon Guyer to our family of bloggers! His motivational insight and unique experience offer a valuable look into how we can best achieve our goals! Read on, readers! by Brandon Guyer So you’re hungry at work midway through the day and dying for a snack. The vending […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike answers your questions and discusses how to break out of a fitness plateau, how to add lean mass to your body, protein-packed meals, when to use supplements, how to train to do a pull-up, alcohol and more! Mike Dolce is the 2013 World MMA Awards Trainer […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Moves to Banish Back Fat by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Negative Pull-Ups Use a box or step to hoist your chin over the bar, then SLOWLY lower yourself to the point that your arms are fully extended. 2. Perfect Push-Ups Set up with your feet together and your hands about […]
