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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Reasons to Eat Grass-Fed Butter

September 7, 2015

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 […]

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Dolce Diet Labor Day Menu

September 5, 2015

Labor Day Menu 2015 by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD APPETIZER Summer Stacks Serves 6-8 Ingredients • 2 cups raw almonds, soaked in water for 2 hours • 1¼ cup water • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 2 cloves garlic • 1 tsp. liquid smoke • ¾ tsp. onion […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Moves to Build a Huge Chest

September 1, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Moves to Build a Huge Chest by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Want to pump up those pecs? These 5 exercises will help you build up chest muscles. 1. Dumbbell Pullover • Set up by lying on a flat bench with your feet on the floor and your head flat • Grab […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Foods For Gut Health

August 31, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Foods for Your Gut Health by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Greek Yogurt • Acts as a probiotic 2. Kimchi • A lot of fermented veggies improve intestinal flora and help boost the immune system 3. Artichokes • Act as prebiotics 4. Dark Chocolate • Some gut bacteria feeds on the […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves to Bigger Calves

August 30, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves to Bigger Calves by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Wondering how to get big calves? Here are three exercises that will build calf muscles. 1. Standing Barbell Calf Raise • Start with the barbell on your back as you would for a back squat. Load the bar according to YOUR ability […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 7 Moves to Roll Away the Pain

August 29, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 7 Moves to Roll Away the Pain by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When we go hard in the gym, we tend to pay a small price for doing so in muscle soreness. For me, soreness is almost a good feeling because it’s a way for me to prove to myself that I […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Build A Better Butt in 4 Moves

August 28, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Build A Better Butt in 4 Moves by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD How do you get a tighter, more toned butt? These 4 moves will certainly help! Best of all, you can do this mini workout pretty much anywhere! 1. 10 (each side) Kickbacks • Kneel on all fours • Keeping hips […]

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THE MIKE DOLCE SHOW: Ep. 118 Build Big Muscles

August 26, 2015

The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce talks about how to build big muscles, 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 30 Game Changer for fitness. As the founder of The Dolce […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Hearty Slow Cooker Recipes

August 26, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Hearty Slow Cooker Recipes Break out your Crock-Pots! Here are three delicious recipes that are sure to be a big hit when the family sits down for dinner. These healthy slow-cooker recipes also make for some delicious leftovers. Enjoy! Slow Cooker Tex Mex Quinoa Serves 6-8 Ingredients • 1 ½ cups quinoa, […]

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DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Unique Lunch Ideas For Kids

August 24, 2015

DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Unique Back to School Lunch Ideas by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD It’s back-to-school time once again! Before you know it, kids will be bored of the same old lunches. Here are some healthy school lunch ideas to keep in mind! Sandwich Sushi Ingredients • Inner ingredients of choice (you can choose […]

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