3 Easy Ways to Get More Veggies into Your Diet By Amber Lowry We’re all well aware of the “eat more veggies” narrative, but how do we actually apply this to our often time-restricted, chaotic lives? Throw kids into the mix, and it seems that getting both you and your family to chow down on […]
5 Omega-3-Rich Salmon Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Omega-3 fatty acids aid in combating inflammation. A diet rich in omega-3s has been shown to lower one’s risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and arthritis. Omega-3s also appear to be highly concentrated in the brain, showing a role in cognition, mood and […]
4 Sexy Salad Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD No more plain-jane unappealing salads that leave you feeling unsatisfied. Salads shouldn’t be “diety,” they should be nutritionally-balanced, flavorful and satiating! Add one of these sexy salads to your next family dinner, you won’t be disappointed! Winter Greens + Crispy Quinoa Salad Serves 5 The Salad: […]
5 Energy Bite Recipes You’ll Love By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Looking for a new tasty snack option? Try making energy bites! Energy bites (balls) are a great snack option because they are nutritionally balanced, versatile, and easy to prepare. True to their name, energy bites can be energy (calorie) dense. For this reason, they […]
3 Slow Cooker Dump Recipes You Can Freeze Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Ingredients – 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces – 1 fresh pineapple, stalk, skin, and core removed and fruit cut into bite-sized pieces – 2 tablespoons honey – 2 tablespoons Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Materials – 1 gallon-sized plastic freezer […]
5 Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less by Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Sometimes (most of the time) we have a limited window of opportunity to make dinner. While we would love to prepare and feast on a delicious five-coarse spread, sometimes (most of the time) that just isn’t feasible. No time for Instagram-staged food pics […]
4 Crazy Health Tricks That Really Work Many methods to improve your health are pretty straightforward: to lose weight, eat less and exercise more; to boost your energy, get more sleep; to prevent dehydration, drink more water. Others, however, are totally counterintuitive. The following tips really do work—but they may leave you scratching your head. […]
3 Reasons Chocolate is Everything You Need in Your Life By Amber Lowry, Dolce Diet Intern Love chocolate? Of course you do. What you probably don’t love is the added sugar and other potential additives found in most conventional chocolates. And being the healthy-minded individual that you are (go you!), you’ve forsaken your love of […]
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 […]
Best and Worst Foods for Sex Here are a variety of foods that can put some sizzle—or fizzle—in your sex life. Strawberries Best We’ll say it: Strawberries are sexy. Here’s why. Good circulation is thought to be crucial for sexual functioning in both men and women, and strawberries are rich in antioxidants that benefit your […]
According to the American Heart Association, 80% of all American jobs are sedentary. This is an 83% increase from 1950! Research has shown that as time spent sitting increases, so does your risk for developing high blood pressure, obesity, and high cholesterol. You are also more likely to suffer from low back pain, decreased mobility, […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 8 Best Gluten-Free Grains by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LDAmaranth • Great source of lysine, an essential amino acid, which helps the body absorb calcium and is a building block of protein Brown Rice • Inexpensive and high in protein Buckwheat (despite wheat in its name, it contains no gluten) • Actually considered […]
7 Foods That Can Help Clean Out the Body by Samantha Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Broccoli & Kale Based on recent studies, the cells of these veggies can actually get rid of air pollutants. So what does that mean for our bodies? Well in a clinical trial of over 300 Chinese subjects, who consumed beverages […]
3 Must-Try Dip Recipes Who doesn’t love mouth-watering fresh salsa with a perfectly salted corn chip? What about smooth, flavorful hummus over freshly chopped veggies? Skip the costly pre-made dips and whip-up one of these dolce-approved recipes! Cottage Cheese, Avocado & Black Bean Salsa NUTRITION HIGHLIGHTS: Rich in protein, calcium and healthy fats Serves 10 […]
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 […]
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 Omega-3-Rich Salmon Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Omega-3 fatty acids aid in combating inflammation. A diet rich in omega-3s has been shown to lower one’s risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and arthritis. Omega-3s also appear to be highly concentrated in the brain, showing a role in cognition, mood and […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Key Nutrients Vegans and Vegetarians May Be Missing by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LDWhen eliminating whole food groups, we run the risk of missing out on key nutrients. Here is a list of those nutrients along with vegan/vegetarian options that are excellent sources of those key nutrients. 1. Protein • Beans • […]
How to Cut, Chop and Slice Unfriendly Fruit By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD You’ve gone through the trouble of selecting the perfect produce for the week, and now you’re ready to begin your meal prep. Don’t waste another minute wrestling your produce. Especially with a knife! Here are some helpful techniques on how to cut, […]
3 Fantastic Seafood Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Cilantro Lime Salmon Ingredients • 1 tbsp. dried cilantro • Lime juice • 1 lb. salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 4 pieces • 1½ cups panko bread crumbs • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes • freshly ground pepper Directions • Preheat the oven to […]
