DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Christmas Cookie & Brownie Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Get into the spirit of the season with this healthier take on the seasonal sweets! These recipes are sure to please. Thin Mints Ingredients • 1 cup blanched almond flour • 1 tsp. coconut flour • 2 tbsp. cacao powder • […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Protein Powder’s Little Secrets by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are so many protein powders out there that it can become a little confusing as to which one is best. Here we reveal what’s behind each type. Keep this in mind: It really all depends on your goals and lifestyle choices. […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Powerful 15-Minute Exercise Routines It can be difficult to fit in that workout with all the running around we’re doing to get ready for the holidays! However, we can still trim our trees AND our waistlines with these quick, do-anywhere 15-minute exercise routines! Body Weight Booster • 15 push-ups • 20 sit-ups […]
THE DOLCE DIET: Benefits of Deadlifting by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Deadlifting gets a bad rap because many people associate this movement with injury. Like anything, if you perform the movement with the proper mechanics, and not beyond your ability level, you should drastically reduce your risk of injury. Most people tend to get […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Apple Cider & Other Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These wintry slow cooker recipes will help you get into the spirit of the season. Be sure to post pictures of your creations to our Facebook page, Twitter, and tag us on Instagram! Apple Cider (Yes, the drink) […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 DIY Homemade Dog Treats by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We at The Dolce Diet treat our pets like the family members they are – actually, we treat them better! Here are a few special treats to make for your furry best friend…and maybe leave a few out for Santa’s reindeer. […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 8 Snacks to Keep You Energized While Gift Shopping by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Go! Go! Go! 25 Days till Christmas! Long lines and crowds can sometimes delay getting home for that next meal. So here are 8 great snacks to satisfy you on the go! 1. Roasted Chickpeas from The […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Surviving The Holidays Healthy-Style The holidays somehow manage to bring out our infamous alter egos: Bad Snack Man, Quick Candy Chic, and yes, even the notorious, boozed up Lazy Lush. Below is a list of ways to stay on the good guys’ side during this festive season while still enjoying all the […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 7 Ways to Motivate Yourself To Do Anything by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Focus on the Next Positive Step Leave behind any negative thoughts and focus on the positive future ahead. 2. Be Confident in Yourself Nothing is more attractive than loving yourself and realizing your own worth. You attract […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: How to Stomp Out Stress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Stress has a major impact on health. It can impair impulse control, reasoning, learning and memory. It is very important to try to minimize the stress in your life in order to increase your longevity. When you do get stressed, just […]
6 Ways to Reduce Stress by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1) Deep Breathing Focusing on deep, slow breaths with your eyes closed can really help you regain your composure and relax the body. Similar to a deep breath you’d take during physical stress (exercise), you can do the same with mental/emotional stress. 2) Talk […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Foods That Make Calories Count by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD One of the principles of The Dolce Diet is “Don’t Count Calories, Make Calories Count!” Zero-calorie foods are one way to do just that! A “zero-calorie food” is a food that your body expends more energy to digest than the total amount […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Leg Day…Ever! by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Guys and girls alike. Do not neglect the foundation of your body! You use your legs every day to do MANY things, so why wouldn’t you want to build them up nice and strong? Be sure to incorporate these exercises to […]
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 […]
20 Nutritious Foods with a Long Shelf Life 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 foods to your next grocery […]
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 […]
Our midsections are one of the first places the eye gets drawn to and is often the hardest area to target. Try these do-anywhere exercises to help build a strong core and flatten out that tummy. These exercises are easy to do in hotel rooms, on lunch breaks or during commercial breaks. Lunge Twist • […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Top 3 Calf Exercises Most of you know that the calves are one of the hardest muscle groups to build up. And you don’t want to be that guy at the gym with a Thor upper body and Jack Skellington lower body. In order to do so, you need to train them at […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Bodyweight Butt Blasters by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are lots of exercises that target the glutes, but many of them often involve equipment. So what if you’re traveling, trying to squeeze in a workout while the baby’s asleep, can’t squat due to a nagging knee injury, or simply don’t have […]
by Lindsay Howard Every New Year we are flooded with thoughts of making changes and setting goals for ourselves; and if we aren’t, our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts are full of other people’s! The problem is most of these thoughts only last for a few days or weeks, and then fade away, leaving you […]
