Question Hey Mike – Love your cookbook! Great recipes and have been enjoying them for about 8 months now. I’m down 25 pounds from 190 to 165! I’m starting to get back to a focus on building muscle and I know by now that you are against calorie counting, but everything I’ve read says I […]
Cooking With Mushrooms: Types, Textures & Tastes by Samantha Coogan-Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Our recipes use a lot of different types of mushrooms, so we’ve listed the most common ones and what characteristics differentiates one from another. Chanterelle • Fruity aroma • Range from yellow, orange, and brown to pale white or black • Funnel-shaped […]
Artificial Sweeteners, Cane Sugar & Natural Sugars by Samantha Coogan-Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Many people tend to have a sweet tooth. Sugars makes cakes taste better, cookies smell better, and makes whipped cream that perfect consistency. However, it wreaks havoc on our blood sugar levels and oftentimes leads to bloating and excess fat storage (any […]
In this episode of the Mike Dolce Show fitness podcast, Mike speaks with Cage Warriors Lightweight Champion Steven Ray. 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 Game Changer for fitness. As the founder of The Dolce […]
Cooking Without Alcohol: Substitutions For Red & White Wine by Samantha Coogan-Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Many recipes call for alcohol like red or white wine. The idea is that the alcohol will reduce, allowing the remaining aroma and flavor to remain. Notice that the key word in the last sentence is “REDUCE” – not eliminate. […]
Thank you, Amazon Editors for naming The Dolce Diet: 3 Weeks to Shredded an Editors’ Best Book for 2014! – Buy Now At Amazon – More About Amazon.com’s Best Books of 2014 (from Amazon.com) All year, Amazon.com’s editorial team reads with an eye for the Best Books of the Month, plus the best books in […]
In this episode of the Mike Dolce Show fitness podcast, Mike discusses the Dolce Diet Coach’s Certification course and upcoming seminar, top CrossFitter Lindsey Valenzuela’s meal plan, 3 Weeks to Shredded for the high school athlete, techniques for gaining lean muscle, how to inspire others to live a healthier lifestyle, the weight cut for boxing, […]
Have a HEALTHY Halloween Halloween is one of kids’ favorite times of year! There’s candy all over the place! Here are some fun alternatives. (And yes, there’s some candy in our list!) For safety: All items should be store-bought and sealed.Mini Water Bottles Trail Mix Granola Bars Stretch Island Fruit Leathers YumEarth Organic Lollipops and […]
In this episode, Mike talks to callers live on air about their Dolce Diet lifestyle success stories. 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 Game Changer for fitness. As the founder of The Dolce Diet & […]
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 […]
3 Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Freeze Before Cooking Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Ingredients – 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces – 1 fresh pineapple, stalk, skin, and core removed and fruit cut into bite-sized pieces – 2 tablespoons honey – 2 tablespoons Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Materials – 1 gallon-sized plastic […]
DOLCE DIET RESULTS: Mirsad Bektic Weighs In at 145 lbs. For UFC Fight Night Stockholm
How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Life by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Being aware and present in your surroundings can really help you absorb all the energy from that moment. By practicing and focusing on these techniques, you can change your whole mindset, which sets in motion the events for the day. Walking Keep your […]
by Todd Harwood In my random conversations with people about health and eating habits, the most common theme I hear is: “One day I will start eating right”. We as humans have this innate need to wait until our backs are up against the wall to change our habits or take action. This must change! […]
Measuring Success Outside of the Scale By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Are you endlessly searching for satisfaction with your weight? Do you find your mood to be affected by the number you see on the scale? For those of you who struggle with the scale, I read a great quote once that I highly recommend […]
The Dolce Diet Holiday Menu Is Available! Just in time for Thanksgiving, Mike Dolce is sharing the very same meals he prepares for his family with yours! Who says holidays have to make you feel fat, bloated and derail your goals of being fit, healthy and downright sexy?! These are the very same recipes I […]
Photo by Ed Mulholland Nik Lentz weighed in at 146 lbs. via the Dolce Diet. Lentz takes on Charles Oliveira on Friday, September 5 at Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut. Oliveira weighed in at 150 lbs., and declined to cut the additional 4 lbs. As a result, he forfeits 20% of his purse. For viewing options go […]
Thank you, Amazon Editors for naming The Dolce Diet: 3 Weeks to Shredded an Editors’ Best Book for 2014! – Buy Now At Amazon – More About Amazon.com’s Best Books of 2014 (from Amazon.com) All year, Amazon.com’s editorial team reads with an eye for the Best Books of the Month, plus the best books in […]
Manny Gamburyan Successfully Weighs In For Bantamweight Debut Via The Dolce Diet Manny Gamburyan weighed in at 135.5 lbs. for his UFC 178 fight against Cody Gibson (135.5 lbs). Gamburyan has been working with Mike Dolce to gradually drop his weight down in anticipation of this bantamweight bout. The fight takes place Saturday, Sept. 27 […]
3 Ways to Entice Your Senses with Essential Oils By Amber Lowry Ever walk into a room that smelled pleasant and felt your mood change? Our senses, especially smell, are often underrated in many health conversations. Aromatherapy comprises various techniques used to promote healing through plant extracts and oils. One such family of therapeutic oils […]
