If you’re like us, you love to feed your carb cravings with healthy pasta meals. While at Pasta Fits we have plenty of reasons why we want to eat pasta, there may be a scientific explanation for why you crave carbs. A recent study has found that carb foods may qualify as a new taste. […]
Packing lunches can become tedious; trying to pack new and exciting lunches that are also healthy can be a big challenge! We get stuck making and eating the same lunch week after week. And who has the time to come up with new and creative ideas? Pasta makes those lunch challenges a cinch by providing […]
For athletes, diet is just as important as training, to compete at peak performance. While many elite athletes may pick specific foods based on their sport, they all follow similar diet tips in order to maintain top shape for competitions. Registered Dietitian, Natalie Rizzo shared some nutrition tips with Fitness Magazine on how top athletes […]
Never feel guilty about eating grains again! In a new study conducted over five years with over 14,000 American adults, researchers compared people who regularly ate grains with those who did not. They concluded that those who regularly ate grains had overall better health quality and weight benefits than people who did not. The study’s […]
Since 2014, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has named August, “Annual Kids Eat Right Month.” This month, we focus on ensuring that children have a healthy lifestyle by eating right and living an active lifestyle. The principles of Kids Eat Right Month include “shop smart, cook healthy and eat right.” At Pasta Fits, we […]
Today, July 29th, is one of our favorite holidays – National Lasagna Day! What better way to celebrate a day dedicated to our favorite warm and cheesy dish than by trying out three delicious lasagna recipes, filled with healthy veggies and unique flavor.
In a study, Italian scientists have concluded that eating pasta as part of the Mediterranean Diet is linked to a lower BMI. The study examined more than 23,000 people and found that when people ate pasta, they were more likely to stick to a healthy diet and less likely to be obese. Pasta consumption also […]
Great news, pasta lovers – reheating your leftover pasta is not only an easy means to a delicious and healthy meal, but it can also help you control weight. Confused? Read on for more information and reheat those leftovers tonight!
For our June Pasta Spotlight, we sat down with Dennis Prescott. Dennis is a food blogger, recipe developer and photographer, whose drool-worthy photographs make us instantly hungry. We talked to Dennis about his love of food, his go-to meals and more! He even shared some tips to food styling so you too, can take pictures as beautiful as his.
If you’re planning to visit the eternal city, (or if you ever catch yourself daydreaming about Rome) you need to pick-up a copy of Elizabeth Minchilli’s new book, “Eating Rome.” In her new book, Elizabeth takes readers into the trattorias, caffees, open air markets, and pizzerias that Rome is famous for. In our May pasta spotlight, we sat down with Elizabeth to ask her a few questions about the book, how she manages to eat pasta everyday and more!
For our April spotlight, we sat down with Dr. Sonali Ruder, an Emergency Medicine physician, mom, cookbook author, blogger, recipe developer and culinary school graduate. We asked her to share some healthy eating tips, her favorite ingredients to use in dishes and more! Continue reading to see what she had to say!
In honor of National Nutrition Month, we sat down with “America’s Childhood Nutrition Expert”, Jill Castle. We asked her to share some of her expertise with us, particularly when it comes to picky eating, common mistakes that parents make in the kitchen and more! Continue reading to learn more and see what she had to say when it comes to nutrition.
