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
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast In this episode, Mike & Brandy talk about the recent birth of their daughter. Mike also answers your questions. 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 […]
VISUALIZE FOR SUCCESS A Wrestler’s Journey To The State Title By Ridge Kiley, CSCS, Dolce Diet Coach The time has come for post-season wrestling and state tournaments across the nation. As some of you are reading this article, new state champions have been crowned in your state, while others wait anxiously for their state tournament […]
6 Moves to Help You Relax 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. It’s important to decompress and relieve any […]
The Mike Dolce Show – A Fitness Podcast 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 & creator of UFC FIT, Mike Dolce is known the […]
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 […]
Tired of feeling tired? Try these easy science-backed fatigue fixes to get more energy fast. You’ve always suspected that there’s more to the energy equation than getting enough sleep and eating three squares a day—and you’re absolutely right. How optimistic, motivated, or engaged you feel—not to mention how many things you’re trying to focus on […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
