3 Superfood Smoothie Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Plum-Quinoa Smoothie Ingredients 1 plum, pitted and cut into chunks ½ frozen banana ¼ cup cooked quinoa 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp. cinnamon handful of ice cubes The Superfood: Quinoa Did you know the part of quinoa we eat […]
Shopping on a Budget: Meals for $3 or Less by Mary Spiegelberg and Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Raise your hand if you agree that life can be expensive! If you’re wanting to eat healthier but your budget is tight, this blog is for you! Our goal this week was to bring you bargain breakfast and […]
4 Common Chemicals That Increase Breast Cancer Risk By Amber Lowry October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we wanted to do our part in sharing ways you can decrease your risk of breast cancer. Below are a handful of cancer-causing agents that many of us come across in our everyday lives. 1. BPA (Bisphenol […]
3 MouthWatering Mexican Food Recipes By Teresa Zavala, DDC Did we say Mexican food? YES! We are talking about that colorful, authentic, homemade, grandma-style cooking. The kind that brings the whole family to the table – mouths full and faces smiling. If you are looking to bring the family together and create some new memories, […]
Wrestling the Scale: A Call for Action in the Sport of Wrestling By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Former D1 Wrester Wrestlers are the greatest athletes on the planet with the worst diets. To be successful, wrestlers need strength, speed, flexibility, endurance, agility and power, all of which are negatively affected by the caloric restriction and dehydration […]
4 Pumpkin-Inspired Dessert Recipes By Mary Spiegelberg, Dolce Diet Intern It’s time for sweater weather and pumpkins! You didn’t think we’d let you get through this glorious season without some delicious pumpkin recipes did you? Here are 4 #DolceApproved pumpkin creations you do not want to miss this season! Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Bake Don’t let […]
4 Ways to Fight Off the Flu with Nutrition By Lindsay Howard It’s officially flu season! Everyone is coughing, sniffling, and calling off work! If you don’t want to be down for the count, here are 4 Ways to Fight Off the Flu with Nutrition! 1. Drink enough water! Staying well hydrated will keep the […]
3 Sweet Treat Recipes For Any Occasion By Mary Spiegelberg, Dolce Diet Intern & Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Tis’ the season of holiday parties and goody bags! The potluck table has enough store-bought dessert. Be the life of the party and bring these freshly-made holiday treats! Shhhh… no one has to know they also have […]
Did You Know The Dolce Diet Offers Customs Plans for Everyone? The Dolce Diet is one of the most recognized brands in combat sports and weight management. It is our passion to see individuals meet their full athletic and lifestyle potential through proper nutrition. Looking to sleep better, recover faster and perform optimally? Take your […]
THREE TIPS TO SAVE TIME IN THE MORNINGS By Mary Spiegelberg When your world is constantly on the go it becomes easy to forget about the most important meal of the day: Breakfast. Between gym sessions, unbearable morning traffic, getting the kids to school or just needing those 15 minutes of sleep, breakfast always seems […]
Use Your Urine Color to Help Determine Your Health Status Urine can be an excellent indicator of your health status. Anything from the foods you eat, to medications, to laxatives can affect your urine color. Use this quick visual test as a kick-starter to investigating your health. A urinalysis test (this can test for sugar […]
Rafael Lovato Jr. joins Mike in studio. Rafael is widely considered to be the greatest American grappler competing today. A lifelong health advocate, he is also undefeated in his mixed martial arts career. Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named […]
Chocolate that’s GOOD for you? The Dolce Diet has partnered with Onnit to bring you a delicious HEALTHY chocolate! Our delicious, rich chocolate bar has zero dairy, zero sugar, and three active food based supplements that may actually assist with improving your metabolism: Green Coffee Extract, Chromium Polynicotinate and Capsaicin. While we understand that nothing is […]
3 Homemade Granola Bar Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Classic Apple Cinnamon Makes 12 bars The Goods: 2 cups pecans 2 cups rolled oats 1 ½ cups pitted and halved dates 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 granny smith apples, chopped Instructions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Powerful Moves to Train Your Hamstrings by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Developing your hamstrings will help improve your squat numbers, increase flexibility, and allow for a reduced risk of injury, especially when running or deadlifting. Try out these hamstring building exercises to really strengthen those hammies. Good Mornings • Start […]
Yes or No to Creatine? by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Creatine is a natural energy source in the body, primarily in skeletal muscle, that aids in the contraction of muscle. Supplementation (loading) has been shown to increase the body’s natural creatine supply, thereby increasing exercise capacity for short, intense bouts. Research shows creatine supplementation to […]
By Amber Lowry It’s safe to say that spices make meals more exciting. But did you know they can also have health benefits? Modern science is waking up to the fact that our favorite spices and herbs are vital for more than just our tastes buds. With the holidays right around the corner, take note […]
Guest Blogger I am sure most of you have gotten to a point in life where you stop and wonder: how did I get here and what’s next? This moment came to me in 2012 when my best friend of 15 years challenged me to start running. At this time I had been married for 6 […]
NEW JERSEY – Dec. 5, 2014 – Mike Dolce was tonight inducted into the NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame for his “dedication and contributions in the world of martial arts.” “It’s a big honor,” Dolce said. “It’s something that I’ve been a part of my whole life in some way, shape or form. I […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Benefits of Running by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We love strength training here at The Dolce Diet and will always recommend you incorporating it into your workout routines. Who doesn’t love squatting heavy? However, your cardiorespiratory endurance is also very important. Keep in mind, don’t overdo the cardio as it could […]
