DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 6 Moves to Relaxation by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD At the Dolce Diet, we are far more than a nutrition brand. We are an overall health, wellness and longevity brand. Your health is measured by more than just what you put in your mouth or how much you can back squat. […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 4 Simple Shoulder Sculpting Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Body weight exercises are great for building muscle tone. A lot of people tend to think lifting heavy makes you bulky, but it’s all about time under tension. So yes, if you lift heavy for multiple reps, you’ll see size. But […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Ways to Naturally Clean Out the Body by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sometimes certain occasions arise and we may go on junk food benders. After your little stint, use these foods to help get your body back to your normal, healthy self. Dark, green leafy vegetables These guys are your […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Do-Anywhere Tummy Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Fast Muscle Building Bodyweight Workout At Home by Dolce Diet Staff Bodyweight Strength Cycle (3x) Warm up: Walk or Jog for 5 min. Jump Squat – 1 set / 10-20 reps Push Ups – 1 set / 15-20 reps Walking Lunge – 1 / 10-15 (each leg) Chair Dips – 1 set […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Easy, Delicious Weight Loss Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD When it comes to weight loss, it’s best to make life as easy on yourself as possible. No need to stress, which only inhibits your weight loss progress. So, we’ve come up with some easy, delicious recipes that won’t even […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 3 Quick, Muscle-Building Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Building muscle should be a fun process. And that includes what you put in your mouth. Try out these fun recipes that will not only satisfy your pallet, but also your recovering body. Remember, the better we recover and fuel, the better […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Top 10 Busy Mom Power Foods by Dolce Diet Staff Busy moms unite! Whether you’re juggling an infant, chasing after a toddler or both, you need to keep your energy up. One of the best ways to do this is by consuming power packed foods. 1. Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt stands out […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Use Your Urine Color to Help Determine Your Health Status by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 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 […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Stretches to Increase Flexibility by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Forward Hip Hinge • Lower your hands to the sides and fold forward, keeping your back flat and hinging at the hips • Drop your hands to the floor. Go to your range of motion for as long as you […]
A great booty isn’t just for summer months! Here are some great rear-lifting exercises. Squats, Squats and More Squats! I can’t say it enough! Squats are the perfect exercise to take your derriere from mediocre to magnificent! And the great part is that there are tons of varieties to squats. Air squats are great for […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Ways to Naturally Clean Out the Body by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sometimes certain occasions arise and we may go on junk food benders. After your little stint, use these foods to help get your body back to your normal, healthy self. Dark, green leafy vegetables These guys are your […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Practice Proper Dental Health for Proper Heart Health by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We’ve all seen the commercials for plaque-fighting toothpastes. We’ve also heard our dentists harp on us to floss daily in order to prevent plaque build-up on our teeth. So we know that plaque build-up can lead to gum disease […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: How to Manage Sweat Loss & Hydration By Sydney Spoon, B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics, Dolce Diet Intern Sweat rate during exercise is individual and influenced by age, genetics, gender, environment, exercise intensity, fitness, and acclimation. The process of evaporation of sweat during exercise cools the body. When an individual is dehydrated, it inhibits […]
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. […]
Top 10 Busy Mom Power Foods by Dolce Diet Staff Busy moms unite! Whether you’re juggling an infant, chasing after a toddler or both, you need to keep your energy up. One of the best ways to do this is by consuming power packed foods. 1. Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt stands out as a power […]
Tired? How to Beat The Mid-Day Slump & Boost Your Energy by Samantha Wilkinson, MS, RDN, LD Physical activity is a large part of increasing longevity. However, sometimes our jobs don’t allow much movement. You’ve probably heard that staying sedentary will increase your risk heart disease, obesity, and diabetes, which would lead to an increased […]
3 Slow Cooker Soup Recipes by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Black Bean Soup Ingredients • 2 cups or 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight and rinsed • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes • 1 bell pepper, cored and diced • 2 jalapenos, cored and diced • 1 yellow onion, diced […]
Pool Noodle Olympics by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Turn your backyard into the next Olympic arena. These activities would best be done on grass (maybe with a sprinkler on for some added flair) however, you could also do these around the pool. Just be careful not to slip and fall on the wet deck. […]
Prebiotics and Probiotics: Vital for a Healthy Gut by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Prebiotics and Probiotics. You may hear these terms thrown around a lot, especially at health food stores. I have had a lot of people ask which one is best? Well, you actually need both. They need one another for them to […]
