3 Cinnamon Dishes By Lindsay Howard, MS, CSCS Cinnamon is a wonderful spice this time of the year. Not only does it taste and smell like Christmas, it also helps to regulate blood sugar in the body. Get the best of both worlds with these three holiday snack recipes! Crunchy Apple Crisps Serves 1 Ingredients: […]
Kitchen Audit 101 By Meg Pulkrabek, MS, RD, LRD Whatever is in your kitchen is what is fueling your body right now. The food in your home is a direct reflection of what is building your bones. If you were able to take a snapshot of the overall contents in your kitchen, it would likely […]
3 Steps to Combat Artificial Light Exposure By Amber Lowry Most of our lives are consumed by artificial light. Think about it: if you’re not on your phone responding to texts, you’re on your laptop responding to emails. If you’re not on your tablet binge-watching your latest Netflix obsession, you’re watching the game on TV. […]
3 High Protein Soup Recipes Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Sweet & Sour Turkey Cabbage Soup Serves 6 Ingredients 1 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 ½ tsp. caraway seeds 1 tsp. thyme 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 white onion, chopped 1 medium sweet-tart apple, diced 6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 1 […]
4 Food Types to Naturally Boost Energy Creating natural energy doesn’t have to be a matter that’s left to the energy drinks and coffee every morning. In fact, most of the time these drinks end up making you feel more sluggish in the middle of the day than if you hadn’t consumed them in the […]
5 Steps to Achieving Your New Year’s Resolution By Mary Spiegelberg and Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD The New Year is a chance to let go of the past and set your eyes on the future. For many of us, this is an exciting time. We have hope that the desires of our heart can translate […]
3 Convenient Travel Snacks By Mary Spiegelberg The holidays are upon us and airports everywhere are buzzing with anxious travelers. While most people will be limited to choosing between an overpriced snack pack and greasy fast food joint, you will be prepared! Go you! Try these 3 simple and travel-friendly snack recipes. Homemade Sweet & […]
20 Nutritious Foods with a Long Shelf Life By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD It hurts the heart and wallet to toss expired food. Whether it’s a mushy vegetable from the fridge or an expired canned good from the pantry, throwing away your hard-earned money is never fun. Reduce food waste by adding these 20 nutritious […]
Dip In! Easy Hummus Recipe By Mary Spiegelberg Hummus is one of our favorite appetizers and snacks. Who doesn’t love creamy flavorful hummus and fresh baked pita? Hummus is super easy to make! Below is the base of any delicious hummus recipe. Give it a kick with extra peppers or garlic. Serve your hummus dip […]
The Truth About Epigenetics By Amber Lowry We’ve all been there: a trip to the doctor ends with a diagnosis and a prescription for something you can’t pronounce. You might even be told that genetics are to blame for your diagnosis and that the rest is out of your control. While it is true that […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Rules For Gym Virgins by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD New to the gym scene? Follow these courtesies in order to earn respect in the gym not only from others, but for yourself. 1. Don’t Text on a Machine Instead of Actually Using the Machine The leg press machine is not for […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast On this episode we’re joined by World’s Strongest Bodybuilder Stan Efferding, a serial entrepreneur who recently appeared on Shark Tank. He talks about earning a deal with Daymond John, training “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones and the world’s obesity epidemic. Mike Dolce is a 4X World […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Hearty Casserole Dishes To Make Tonight by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Casserole dishes are great to bring to gatherings, or throw together for the family in a pinch. Check out these hearty Dolce-Aproved recipes! Broccoli & Cheesy Quinoa Casserole Ingredients • 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked • 2 crowns of […]
Renowned Strength Coach & BJJ Black Belt Adrian Ramirez joins Mike in studio. 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, […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Habits of Healthy People by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Support Locally Grown Foods While supporting small, sustainable farms and businesses, you’re also getting a better understanding of where your food is coming from. 2. Get Second Opinions Don’t rely on the diagnosis of one physician. More importantly, when it comes […]
SLEEP MORE TO LOSE WEIGHT! by Mike Dolce “Even a soul submerged in sleep is hard at work.” ― Heraclitus, 530 BCE Hi guys! I’m sitting on a plane, flying over the Nevada desert on my way home from an amazing two-day seminar I conducted for a private group in Southern California. We actually spent […]
We all have busy lives. Whether you’re a new mom, stay-at-home parent/grandparent, full-time officer worker, personal trainer, or work 2-3 jobs, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything we need to professionally AND personally. Many events in life happen unexpectedly (good and bad): wedding planning, pregnancy, promotion, moving, […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Recipe of the Month – April 2015 With Easter quickly approaching, try this Dolce-Approved dish that can be served for brunch or dinner! It’s easy to prepare a few days prior so that you can focus on Easter egg hunts and games with the kids! All you’ll have to do is pop it […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 MOVES FOR SEXY SHOULDERS by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Side Lateral Raises • Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your side. • Activate the lats to raise your arms so that they become parallel with the ground, really focusing on engaging the shoulders at the top of the movement […]
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 […]
