We know that eating a healthful diet is important to you, but what nutrition advice should you listen to? Our nutritionist, Diane Welland wants you to know why eating balanced meals that include grains are important! Diane explains what role grains take in our diet and why we need to eat them!
Trying different diets and not seeing any results can be extremely frustrating. But, a new study published this week in the Journal of American Medical Association states any low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet can produce significant weight loss results, as long as the dieter sticks to it.
New diet advice comes to life everyday, it’s confusing and can be frustrating when you are trying to feed your family. Our registered dietitian, Diane Welland discusses the key to a healthy diet and why its important to think beyond the headlines.
To celebrate back to school month, we sat down with The Meal Makeover Moms, who are on a mission to help busy families eat better. We asked the dietitian duo how they make quick, nutritious meals for their children, how they manage to eat healthy on a budget, and more. Continue reading to see what the duo had to say!
Back to school can be a challenging time for families as they transition out of summer mode to prepare for a new school year. But with a little planning and a positive mindset, you can make this transition stress-free and ensure your child has a successful school year! Continue reading to learn about our tips that will build a framework for a healthy, happy and constructive school year.
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!
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 […]
