DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Delicious Alternatives to Mayonnaise by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Mayonnaise is packed with extra fat and calories that can put a big dent in the progress you’ve made. Two tablespoons has 115 calories, multiply that by 5 if you have it on a sandwich every day, and you’ve consumed an extra […]
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 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Artery Cleansing Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Avocados Packed with fiber to help pull fat from the blood, and are naturally sodium and cholesterol-free 2. Flaxseeds Research has found benefits related to the prevention of diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer linked to these guys 3. Wild-caught salmon Filled […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce and Team Rousey coaches Edmond Tarverdyan, Ryron Gracie & Justin Flores talk martial arts and the will to win. 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 […]
UFC 190: Ronda Rousey Weighs In via The Dolce Diet Rio de Janeiro: Ronda Rousey weighed in at 135 lbs. Friday for her UFC fight against Bethe Correia. Rousey’s nutrition coach Mike Dolce was with the champion as she stepped on the scale. Rousey takes on the undefeated Correia on Saturday night. For information on […]
UFC 190: How to Watch Ronda Rousey Weigh In RIO DE JANEIRO – UFC 190 weigh-ins take place Friday at Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena. Watch a live video stream of the weigh-ins at MMAjunkie homepage. Be sure to tune in to check out UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey’s weight loss. Rousey will take […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Stretches for Tight Hips by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We all hate stretching. It increases our workout time, and honestly, sometimes it just hurts. However, stretching is crucial to help prevent injury and to increase your flexibility/mobility, which is linked to longevity. So if today is your heavy squat day (don’t […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE:Always Feeling Drained? 10 Signs of Adrenal Fatigue by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Do you always feel tired or exhausted? It could be more than just a bad night’s sleep or tough workout. Adrenal fatigue is a condition in which more stress is put on the body and adrenal glands than it can […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Say Ta-Ta To Man Boobs With These 3 Moves to Build Your Pecs by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are usually two reasons men might develop “man boobs.” One is clinical gynecomastia, which is enlargement of the breast tissue due to a hormonal imbalance (more estrogen than testosterone) largely due to steroid […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike talks to legendary champion bodybuilder, Chris Cormier. 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 Diet & creator […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Facts About Breastfeeding With the arrival of Miss Victoria Rose Dolce, it only seemed fitting to feature a blog just for new moms! Here are 10 facts about breastfeeding all moms (or soon-to-be moms) should know. All recommendations listed are from the World Health Organization (WHO). 1. Breastfeeding should start within one […]
Mike Dolce is a 4X 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 and creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the world over for his work managing the incredible […]
3 Tips to Boost Your Confidence Today Although we may not like to admit it, many of us suffer with confidence issues that can prevent us from fully experiencing life. Here are three quick tips to help boost your self confidence: 1) Embrace positive memories It’s easy to only focus on negative associations, so whenever […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 3 Moves to Perkier Breasts by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These moves won’t magically give you bigger breasts, but they can help make them firmer and perkier. Remember, size doesn’t matter! It’s all about the presentation. So use these moves to give yourself a surgery-free, natural breast lift! 1. Med Ball Push-Ups […]
Road Trip Munchies Road trips usually mean great times with friends and family while en route to the beach or some other fun destination. But just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you have to throw your diet out of the (car) window. Instead, toss the nasty habits out with these great road trip snack […]
5 Weird Foods You’ve Likely Never Heard Of by Dolce Diet Staff Skyr This Icelandic-style cheese is soft and has the consistency of a yogurt. Skyr (skeer) is very creamy and has high levels of calcium. Even in its nonfat version, Skyr still provides more protein than Greek or traditional yogurt. Black garlic Well, this […]
6 Moves to Help You Relax 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. It’s important to decompress and relieve any […]
By Tope Pedro What is Vitamin D and why is deficiency common? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally present in a few foods, fortified in others, and available as a dietary supplement. However, the most significant source of vitamin D for most people is sun exposure because it’s produced in our bodies when sunlight […]
Top 10 Busy Mom Power Foods by Dolce Diet Staff Busy moms unite! Whether you’re juggling an infant, chasing after a toddler or both, you need to keep your energy up. One of the best ways to do this is by consuming power packed foods. 1. Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt stands out as a power […]
Exercise’s antigravity effect on your body provides more than enough incentive to hit the gym. But it only works if you do it correctly — too much of one thing and not enough of another can actually add years to your body. Here are some of the most common exercise habits that age you, and […]
