DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Recipe of the Month – April 2015 With Easter quickly approaching, try this Dolce-Approved dish that can be served for brunch or dinner! It’s easy to prepare a few days prior so that you can focus on Easter egg hunts and games with the kids! All you’ll have to do is pop it […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast In this episode, Mike discusses fitness tips and the exciting news at The Dolce Diet. 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 […]
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 LIFESTYLE: Off-Season Wrestling Guide to Weight Management By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Dolce Diet Coach The Folkstyle wrestling season is coming to an end. State champions have been crowned from pee-wee to high school, and the collegiate season will come to a conclusion this week. This is the time of year where wrestlers traditionally let […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Tips for Staying Healthy When Life Gets Hectic by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We all have busy lives. Whether you’re a new mom, stay-at-home parent/grandparent, full-time officer worker, personal trainer, or work 2-3 jobs, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything we need to professionally […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: Organic Junk Food Is Still Junk Food by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD The term “organic” merely refers to what a food has or hasn’t been exposed to. The term “100% organic” means that the food wasn’t exposed to any herbicides, pesticides or hormones. For example, an organic apple was never treated with […]
6 Ways to Recover From Surgery Faster by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD There are several reasons you may have to undergo surgery. Some are major procedures, such as open-heart surgery, and some are minor surgeries like wisdom tooth extraction. Regardless of the type, surgery is surgery. A quick recovery is essential to get back […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Facts About Breastfeeding With the arrival of Miss Victoria Rose Dolce, it only seemed fitting to feature a blog just for new moms! Here are 10 facts about breastfeeding all moms (or soon-to-be moms) should know. All recommendations listed are from the World Health Organization (WHO). 1. Breastfeeding should start within one […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Kid-Friendly Recipes For Picky Eaters We all have that one child in the family who is a super finicky eater! Here are 10 recipes that are sure to please even the pickiest of palates. Polenta Fries Makes about 60 fries Ingredients • Nonstick cooking spray • 2 qt. water (for boiling) • […]
UFC 184: Ronda Rousey Weighs In At 135 lbs. via The Dolce Diet Photo: Ed Mulholland Photo: Hans Gutknecht
In Defense of Fruit: 3 Things to Consider By Amber Lowry Fruit: it’s healthy right? Some diets would disagree. Due to its sugar content, specifically fructose, fruit has earned somewhat of a bad reputation in certain health circles. With so much contradictory information circulating online, figuring out fruit’s place in your diet can be confusing. […]
3 Tips for Simplifying Your Diet By Amber Lowry When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to harp on the little details, which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and farther away from your goals. During these times, it’s best to keep things as simple as possible while you explore what being healthy means […]
DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Yoga Moves for Better Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These moves are great to do as soon as you wake up or right before bed, or both! Stretching out the spine can really aid you in a better night’s sleep. The more proficient you get, the longer you can hold […]
Tips for Staying Healthy at the Office by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD A lot of people who work in an office setting find themselves quite lethargic and sedentary for most of the day. Here are some tips to keep you on track with your health and fitness goals, while increasing productivity at work. That’s […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: 10 Facts About Breastfeeding With the arrival of Miss Victoria Rose Dolce, it only seemed fitting to feature a blog just for new moms! Here are 10 facts about breastfeeding all moms (or soon-to-be moms) should know. All recommendations listed are from the World Health Organization (WHO). 1. Breastfeeding should start within one […]
We’re thrilled to welcome molecular virologist & neuroscientist Dr. Dave Hawkes to The Dolce Diet family of bloggers. He’s smart, funny and he can secretly control your mind with his scientific research. by Dr. Dave Hawkes This month’s blog is in response to a question on the “Ask Dr. Dave” forum from Carl Shotton in […]
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD About 60 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic sleep-related disorder, which includes sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and insomnia. Furthermore, about 40 percent of adults unintentionally fall asleep during the day. Here are some conditions that can result from sleep deprivation: […]
DOLCE DIET RESULTS: Thiago Alves Weighs in at 171 lbs. for UFC 183
3 Tips to Boost Your Confidence Today Although we may not like to admit it, many of us suffer with confidence issues that can prevent us from fully experiencing life. Here are three quick tips to help boost your self confidence: 1) Embrace positive memories It’s easy to only focus on negative associations, so whenever […]
DOLCE LIFESTYLE: How to Measure Success Beyond The Scale by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD Often times, people get discouraged by what the scale says. Sometimes it goes up, or down, or stays the same. The scale is not necessarily the best measure of success. If you are losing body fat and gaining muscle, you […]
