Thanks to low-carb weight loss plans such as the South Beach Diet, carbohydrates have been wrongly vilified by dieters as being unhealthy. But new studies support the role of carbohydrates in one’s diets, and health organizations have recommended eating carbs for decades. A new article reminds us of 7 Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Fear Carbs.
Fall is officially here, and there’s no better way to beat the dropping temperatures than with a warm homemade meal. On this morning’s Today Show, Martha Stewart shared her favorite comfort food dishes from her new book “One Pot.” These recipes are perfect for fall—once you’re done eating, you only have one pot to clean!
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!
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 […]
