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 […]
3 Unconventional Ways to Stay Fit By Amber Lowry Bored of the gym? You’re not alone. It’s easy to get tired of the same old weight-lifting and cardio machines. Sadly, many people use this as an excuse to give up on their fitness goals. While it’s important to crush it during your gym sessions, it’s […]
5 Foods You Probably Are Not Storing Correctly By Mary Spiegelberg NUTS While most of us store nuts in the pantry, did you know the natural oil in nuts can cause rancidity? This rancidity creates a sharp and bitter flavor. Refrigerate nuts in a small container or Ziplock baggie and they’ll stay fresh for up […]
5 Kid-Friendly Dinners Under $5 By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Here is a great story for all you moms and dads out there. I am currently childless, and while I can theoretically empathize with the working parent, I know that I have not yet “gone to war” myself. The other day I was invited over […]
How to Read the New Food Label By Mary Spiegelberg and Lindsay Howard, MS, CSCS We see them every day, but how many of us actually understand them? First thing’s first, the best way to determine if a product is nutritious is to ignore all of the claims on the front of the package that […]
3 Healthy Fruit Desserts By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Strawberry Chews Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 cups fresh strawberries Instructions: • Preheat oven to 210 degrees F. • Wash and slice stems off of strawberries. Pat dry with towel. • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out strawberries evenly. • Bake for 3 hours […]
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: 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 […]
Simple Steps to Selecting Ripe Fruit By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD There is nothing worse than purchasing a piece of fruit that is either too old or not yet ripe. Especially avocados (those suckers ain’t cheap)! Today we are going to blow your mind with simple steps to selecting ripe fruit. Do your kids go […]
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 […]
@grace_oconnor tweets: “From chubby mummy of two to ring girl and model @TheDolceDiet #livinglean #hardwork” Thank you Grace for sharing your amazing Dolce Diet results with everyone!
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Kid-Friendly Recipes For Picky Eaters We all have that one child in the family who is a super finicky eater! Here are 10 recipes that are sure to please even the pickiest of palates. Polenta Fries Makes about 60 fries Ingredients • Nonstick cooking spray • 2 qt. water (for boiling) • […]
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 […]
Here is our delicious Dolce Diet Independence Day Menu that’ll keep your fitness progress on track and still let you have all the fun that traditionally is part of the July Fourth weekend celebrations! APPETIZER BLT Kale Dip Ingredients • 1 pound of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled • 4 large kale leaves • 2 […]
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 […]
7 Warning Signs That You’re Unhealthy If you’re living a generally unhealthy lifestyle, you’re probably clued-in. Most of us are aware that we shouldn’t be shoveling garbage down our throats at every opportunity, reaching for sodas, completely ignoring our bodies’ primal urges for exercise — but we do it anyway. And we somehow are able […]
