DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: High Protein Smoothie Recipes Get more out of your smoothies with these nutrient-dense versions. Don’t be deceived by how good they taste, they’re packed with nutrition! by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Coffee Banana Smoothie Ingredients • 1 cup chilled brewed coffee • 1½ bananas, cut into chunks • 1 cup nonfat, […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Why We Love ‘Thunder Thighs’ (And You Should, Too!) by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When most people hear the term “thunder thighs”, they likely think of it negatively. I think thunder thighs are fantastic! Why? What’s more powerful than thunder? The Norse God of Thunder, Thor, is the most powerful & […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes We Love by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD What’s easier, and less stressful, than coming home to a warm, home-cooked meal without having to do any of the work? That’s why I love slow cooker recipes. You can usually prep the night before, or in the morning […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How to Do a Pull-Up by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Pull-ups are probably one of my favorite upper body movements because they target the back, shoulders and traps, along with the arms. Plus you engage the core (or you should be), so it really becomes an (almost) total body movement. Never […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Lower Ab Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The lower abs are one of the harder areas to target. Combine that with where visceral fat loves to reside, and getting that all-over chiseled look becomes a little more difficult. It’s a bit easier to target the upper abs, just […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: The 3 Biggest Reasons Why You’re Always Tired by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Your Breakfast Needs a Makeover • A balanced breakfast is key. Nothing too large, and certainly more than nothing at all. Breakfast literally means to “break the fast” from the night’s sleep. You are turning on your body’s […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How to Get Lower Back Dimples by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Lower back dimples, also called Venus dimples, have jumped into the spotlight with the advent of low-rise jeans and body jewelry. However, there is a little bit of debate whether lower back dimples are genetic or not. However, there does […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Favorite Meatball Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Here are some fun meatball recipes. You can serve these over brown rice pasta, quinoa or rice! Buffalo Chicken & Quinoa Meatballs Makes about 36 small meatballs Ingredients • 2 lbs. 95% lean ground chicken • ¾ cup cooked quinoa • 1 […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Habits Preventing You from Gaining Muscle by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Not Eating Enough You need to eat big to get big. If you restrict your calories too much, you could cause your body to become catabolic and start to break down muscle tissue, the exact opposite of what we want! […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Mentally Recharge for 2016 by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Although anytime is a great time to start a healthy habit, New Year’s makes it even easier. And “healthy” is an all-inclusive term. Health and wellness is a combination of mental/emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. So instead of speaking to the physical […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 Best Moves for Sculpted Shoulders by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These movements are great for sculpting Gladiator-like shoulders, and will also help improve your posture. Most of these movements can be done with either a dumbbell or kettlebell, whatever is available to you. If you’ve never used a kettlebell, ask […]
1. Nuts Virtually all (unsalted) varieties work here, but almonds, cashews and walnuts are packed with fiber, protein and omega-3s. 2. Oatmeal Filled with fiber to help you feel fuller for longer, plus a great source of protein and carbs. 3. Hardboiled Eggs filled with Hummus and Greek Yogurt (instead of only the yolks) Ingredients […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 5 Unhealthy Health Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Usually “reduced fat” means added sugar, chemicals and/or calories. We need a good dose of healthy fats, so go with all-natural peanut or almond butter. 2. Sports/Electrolyte Drinks Most of these drinks are manufactured by soda companies, […]
Do-Anywhere Exercises These bodyweight movements target specific muscle groups without the use of equipment. 1) Quads • Lunges (walking, in-place, jumping) • High knees • Burpees 2) Glutes • Air squats • Donkey kicks • Glute bridge • Jumping knee tucks 3) Triceps • Close-grip push-ups (hands under armpits, elbows pointed back) • Dips (use […]
3 Delicious Vegan Recipes For The Family by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Avocado Pasta Ingredients • 12 oz. brown rice pasta • 2 ripe avocados • ½ cup fresh basil leaves • 2 cloves garlic • 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 1/3 cup […]
MIKE DOLCE: 3 STEPS TO REACHING YOUR GOALS by Mike Dolce Just the word GOAL invokes a destination. Whether it be an end zone, a mountain top or a smaller dress size, we all know what a goal should be. The problem I often come across is that people have loose goals. They kid themselves […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eat Better Food for a Better Mood Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Ever feeling a little off or extra irritable? There are tons of factors that can affect your mood; your job, spouse, kids, friends, family, health and the list goes on. However, there may be a way to at least alleviate some of the […]
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 first place. There are ways that you […]
