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 […]
Foods that Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 out of 3 Americans has high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be hereditary, but it can also be largely caused by diet and lifestyle choices, such as smoking. Here are some foods that can potentially help lower cholesterol levels, which […]
We love our furballs as if they were our own children, and take care of them as such (just ask Zoey Dolce!). Below are some homemade dog food recipes your dogs will drool over! These recipes avoid all the unnecessary additives and preservatives that tend to be found in a lot of manufactured, dried dog […]
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients • ½ cup balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp. coconut sugar, packed • 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tbsp. grass-fed butter, cut into cubes • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions • To make […]
1. Do it in short bursts Choose a shorter, more intense workout over a longer one where you don’t push yourself quite as hard. 2. Get it out of the way early Start your day with a workout so you don’t think about it all day and psyche yourself out of doing it. 3. Kill […]
1) Bent Over Barbell Row • Set up in a snatch grip (wide). • Place the barbell in the crease of your hip, and bend at your waist (back should be as flat as possible) • Start with your arms straight, then row up so that your elbows go towards the ceiling. • Return to […]
How To Create A Healthy Shift Work Routine Eating healthy is hard on a regular, daytime schedule. So how can we stay on track if we work during the midnight hours while everyone else is asleep? Here are some tips for all of you shift-workers trying to live lean (and stay awake)! First, let’s talk […]
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 freezer bag – 1 All-purpose sticky label (Get here) […]
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 […]
6 Habits Preventing You from Gaining Muscle Not Eating Enough You need to eat big to get big. If you restrict your calories too much, you could cause your body to become catabolic and start to break down muscle tissue, the exact opposite of what we want! Strive to get in quality nutrition several times […]
Burnin’ Love: Peppers and Their Nutritional Benefits by Samantha Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Chili peppers are especially popular to add to dishes to give an extra kick of flavor. They are part of the nightshade family, which includes potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. They actually have no relation to black pepper, which is derived from the […]
UFC 207: Ronda Rousey Makes Championship Weight of 135 lbs. Ronda Rousey made the championship weight of 135 lbs. Thursday. Rousey will take on Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight championship Friday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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: 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: Pack on That Muscle with Our Protein Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Here are some easy recipes utilizing our very own The Dolce Whey Protein Isolate. Don’t stop just because the holidays are coming! You can easily incorporate these recipes into your holiday eating plans. Try them out at holiday […]
4 Yummy Stir-Fry Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Paprika Chicken, Asparagus, and Sun-Dried Tomato Stir-Fry Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 lb. chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, sliced into thinner strips) ¼ tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. paprika 1 lb. asparagus (ends tripped, cut in half) Instructions 1. Chop […]
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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Off-Season Wrestling Guide to Weight Management By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Dolce Diet Coach The Folkstyle wrestling season is coming to an end. State champions have been crowned from pee-wee to high school, and the collegiate season will come to a conclusion this week. This is the time of year where wrestlers traditionally let […]
Post-Workout Nutrition Tips You Went, You Sweat, but Now What? 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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Recipes in 8 Ingredients or Less by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Creamy (Greek Yogurt) Mac & Cheese Serves 4-6 Ingredients • 8 oz. (about 2 cups) whole wheat or brown rice elbow pasta • 8 oz. (about 2 cups) shredded cheese • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt • 2 cups fresh spinach […]
