DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Habits of Healthy People by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Support Locally Grown Foods While supporting small, sustainable farms and businesses, you’re also getting a better understanding of where your food is coming from. 2. Get Second Opinions Don’t rely on the diagnosis of one physician. More importantly, when it comes […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Produce’s Dirty Secret How to Read Produce Labels by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Sometimes the supermarkets don’t explicitly state which of their produce is organic. Here is an easy way to figure it out based on the sticker label that is on produce, if the item isn’t already clearly marked. Starts with […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce talks protein and other topics. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and 2014 Men’s Fitness Top 30 Game Changer for fitness. As the founder of The Dolce Diet & creator of […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Herbal Teas & Their Benefits by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Not all herbal teas are created equal. The different properties in tea help stimulate different reactions in the body. For example, the high caffeine dosage in green tea won’t be very beneficial when trying to get to sleep. Here is a […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 5 Delicious Alternatives to Mayonnaise by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Mayonnaise is packed with extra fat and calories that can put a big dent in the progress you’ve made. Two tablespoons has 115 calories, multiply that by 5 if you have it on a sandwich every day, and you’ve consumed an extra […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Recipes in 8 Ingredients or Less by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Creamy (Greek Yogurt) Mac & Cheese Serves 4-6 Ingredients • 8 oz. (about 2 cups) whole wheat or brown rice elbow pasta • 8 oz. (about 2 cups) shredded cheese • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt • 2 cups fresh spinach […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Artery Cleansing Foods by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. Avocados Packed with fiber to help pull fat from the blood, and are naturally sodium and cholesterol-free 2. Flaxseeds Research has found benefits related to the prevention of diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer linked to these guys 3. Wild-caught salmon Filled […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce and Team Rousey coaches Edmond Tarverdyan, Ryron Gracie & Justin Flores talk martial arts and the will to win. Mike Dolce is a 2X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, 2014 NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and 2014 Men’s Fitness Top 30 […]
UFC 190: Ronda Rousey Weighs In via The Dolce Diet Rio de Janeiro: Ronda Rousey weighed in at 135 lbs. Friday for her UFC fight against Bethe Correia. Rousey’s nutrition coach Mike Dolce was with the champion as she stepped on the scale. Rousey takes on the undefeated Correia on Saturday night. For information on […]
UFC 190: How to Watch Ronda Rousey Weigh In RIO DE JANEIRO – UFC 190 weigh-ins take place Friday at Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena. Watch a live video stream of the weigh-ins at MMAjunkie homepage. Be sure to tune in to check out UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey’s weight loss. Rousey will take […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 6 Reasons Why Women Should Lift by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD 1. More Effective Fat Loss You utilize more oxygen during strength training, and when your body uses more oxygen, it increases your metabolic rate and burns more calories. You won’t get the same results with running or yoga alone. The intensity […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Ab Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Two out of three pregnant women tend to experience a condition known as Diastasis Recti, which is when the abdominal muscles separate (often seen as that post-baby pooch), but can also be corrected through exercise. It can happen to anyone, […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Author Shawn Stevenson joins Mike in studio to tell us all how to increase energy, weight loss, productivity and more with his new book “Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success.” Mike Dolce is a 3X […]
5 Ways to Lessen Back Pain Today 1. Adjust your office ergonomics Video games and television aren’t the only things that have us stuck to screens. Many people spend long days working at desks, hunched over computers. If you don’t practice proper ergonomics at work, your back, neck and shoulders may suffer. To improve your […]
Should I Be Refrigerating That? You may think you are doing your produce good by keeping it cool. In reality, certain foods are best kept at room temperature! Take a look at the foods below, some may surprise you. Potatoes: starches turn to sugar in cool temperatures Garlic: the cold may make the garlic sprout […]
5 Ways to Switch Up Your Cardio Routine By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Dolce Diet Head Strength Coach Are you tired of running on the same treadmill, using the same elliptical, or spinning on the same exercise bike? Maybe it’s time to switch up your workout routine! Working out doesn’t always have to feel like a […]
MyDolceDiet.com member Travis Reynolds began his journey not too long ago at 265 lbs and is now 244.5! He lost an additional 5 lbs after writing the blog post below. That’s more than 20 lbs obliterated so far following The Dolce Diet Principles! Here’s a glimpse into his experience thus far. Enjoy! by Travis Reynolds […]
These 4 Yoga Moves Can Improve Your Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Meditation Pose • Position yourself comfortably on your bed. • Cross your legs (playground position) and lengthen your spine. • Keep your shoulders pressed downward toward the bed. • Place your hands at your knees and breathe deeply and slowly. The […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: 5 Best Dumbbell Exercises by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Overhead Press • Stand with feet wide, holding dumbbells with arms in a goal post position • Brace abs into spine and extend arms straight overhead. • Slowly lower elbows to return to start. • Repeat for 20 reps. Bent Over Row […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast Mike Dolce and The Bob explore the concept of Mindfulness. Mike Dolce is a 3X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer. As the founder of The Dolce Diet […]
