If you can’t imagine a life without pasta but are concerned about your weight, don’t worry! This week in Shape Magazine, Rebecca Scritchfield, R.D.N and founder of Capitol Nutrition Group shared tips for pasta-lovers on a diet. Scritchfield’s tips will help you keep your waistline in check, while still enjoying the food that you love. Continue reading to see what she had to say!
Still scared of a diet that includes carbohydrates? Think again! A new study led by University of Stellenbosch found that a person can lose weight regardless of whether they follow a low or high carb diet. The researchers concluded that there was no difference in weight loss between those who consumed carbs and those who did not. Continue reading to find out more!
Looking for the rules of cooking pasta or how to pronounce that crazy pasta name? We are very excited to announce that this week, New York Times Bestselling cookbook author and Food Network television star, Giada De Laurentiis is featuring pasta in her new digital weekly publication. Continue reading to see what else she’s offering Pasta Fits fans!
Do you love pasta salads? We do and and we’d like to reward our Pasta Fits Fans! The promotion from from July 15th through July 31st. Check out the announcement of our Pasta Salad Sweeps for tips on how to make delicious pasta salad and a chance to win a prize worth $500!
With so much conflicting nutrition advice out there, it can become overwhelming trying to figure out what we should and shouldn’t be eating. One day we are told something is healthy for us, and the next day we’re told it’s not. Carbohydrates have often been targeted by dieters as unhealthy, but a new article from Yahoo! Shine explains why carbs are not the enemy.
Looking to make a refreshing dish that will combat this summer’s brutal heat? We may have found exactly what you need! This week the New York times published a refreshing dish called “Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes.” Interested in hearing more? Watch a video with the New York Times food writer here!
A new article published in The Wall Street Journal seeks to answer the popular question of whether or not a gluten-free diet offers real health benefits. Today, nearly 30% of Americans try to avoid products that contain gluten, but only a small percentage are actually gluten intolerant. Continue reading to find out more!
A new study from the University of Gothenburg shows that children who follow a diet rich in pasta, olive oil, nuts, fruits, and vegetables are less likely to become obese. Find out more about the study and the Mediterranean Diet.
For many athletes, September also marks the beginning of Fall running season, as the cool weather makes Fall the optimal training season for long-distance events. We’ve asked registered dietitian, Kim Hoban to weigh-in on how to choose foods to fuel training!
Pasta Fits fans flooded our recent “Pasta Fits Me” Pinterest contest with wonderful images of how they are creating healthy meals, staying active and making memories this summer. Registered Dietitian Diane Welland offers the following tips reflecting the top trends seen from our contest’s leading boards. Read below for some tips on healthy living. Color […]
Tina Ruggiero, “The Gourmet Nutritionist” works closely with the Pasta Fits team to bring you recipes that you will love and that fit into your healthy lifestyle. As we transition to warmer weather, Tina has some advice as to how to stay fit, eat well, and enjoy your summer! 1. With summer upon us, can […]
Keeping pantry staples like dry pasta on hand is always helpful, especially for those days when the fridge and cupboard are a bit bare – no need for pricey takeout or complicated recipes. It’s easy to make a delicious, healthy meal in minutes that will satisfy the whole family. Take a look at some of […]
