The theme for National Nutrition Month® 2023 is “Fuel for the Future.” Celebrate with some of our favorite pasta dishes, ready to fuel your mind and body. Enjoy these delicious and nutritious pasta recipes during National Nutrition Month® or any day of the year! Vegetable and Herb Lasagna Everyone’s favorite dish, lasagna, gets a healthy and colorful […]
Anno Nuovo, Vita Nuova! Anno Nuovo, Vita Nuova is what Italians say to each other (and themselves) when the New Year is approaching. Wishes, promises, goals, and resolutions for the new year are all included in this simple trope: New year, new life! One of most people’s common resolutions for the new year is to […]
Sono arrivate le feste! The holiday season is here! Is there a better way to celebrate than sitting at the dinner table with your loved ones sharing a great pasta meal? There is something so festive about pasta casseroles—they’re heartwarming and delicious, they look great, and they reheat perfectly. When we have holiday meals, my […]
Celebrate National Pasta Month with Chef Rosario featuring his favorite pasta recipes, perfect for any budget and any occasion. Enjoy these delicious and nutritious pasta recipes showcasing why pasta is perfect! Spaghetti “Aglio-olio” with Pumpkin and Mushrooms This recipe is a delicious autumn-inspired variation of the classic Italian “spaghetti aglio-olio” (garlic and olive oil) recipe. No […]
Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you have to give up meat and dairy. But, it does require making a conscious effort to choose more foods from plant sources every day. In addition to fruits and vegetables, plant-based eating also emphasizes grain foods like pasta, nuts, seeds, oils, legumes, lentils and beans. Here are some […]
Last year saw unprecedented growth within the pasta industry as a result of people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic and sharing the dishes they know and love best. While families have emerged back into the world throughout the last year a bit more, there is still a beautiful, simple comfort discovered within the act […]
Between work, taking care of the kids, and finding those few minutes to relax, it can feel like following a healthy diet is just too much to ask. But, don’t be overwhelmed by good nutrition. Little changes to our diet mean a lot and can make a big difference in helping us lead healthier lives. […]
There are many factors that affect cognitive function – age, genetics, physical activity, lifestyle choices and more – but for healthy adults eating gluten isn’t one of them. A new study, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), looking at long-term intake of gluten and cognitive function in women found eating gluten, at any level, does not impair cognitive function in middle-aged women without celiac disease. […]
So much has changed throughout 2020 with the COVID-19 Pandemic sweeping the globe. However, there is one thing that does remain the same, and that’s summertime and the delicious recipes to go along with the season! If you’re in need of seasonal ideas that are still easy to cook from home during this time of […]
A delicious and healthy new recipe that aligns with your resolution to lead a healthier lifestyle might be needed now that we are nearly a month and a half into the New Year. If you’re working to incorporate lifestyle changes like the Mediterranean Diet or the DASH Diet more fully into your day-to-day, our February […]
As we enter the final stretch of the holiday season and look to a new year (and decade) the motivation for healthier eating and dieting may be high on your mind. Our December Pasta Spotlight, Sammi Haber Brondo, RDN, speaks to the idea of a balanced diet being the best diet, and advocates strongly that […]
To celebrate National Pasta Month, our October Pasta Spotlight is Brynn McDowell, RDN. Brynn is a mom, registered dietician, and big-time advocate for the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean Diet has risen in popularity over the last few years after being linked to decreased risks of depression, heart disease, and various types of cancer. Brynn focuses […]
