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. […]
In honor of National Nutrition Month, Share the Pasta is reminding you of the many reasons why eating pasta is good for you. Research from Frontiers in Nutrition found that after analyzing the diets of adults and children who eat pasta, pasta consumption in both children and adults is associated with a better diet quality […]
On December 29th, the USDA released the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The guidelines are science-based recommendations designed to encourage Americans of all ages – birth to older age — to choose healthy dietary patterns that promote health and prevent disease. New to this edition is guidance based on a life stage approach and […]
Share the Pasta Program Seeks to Amplify the Benefits and Joys of Pasta to Consumers The National Pasta Association (NPA) has re-branded their consumer communications program to Share the Pasta. Since 2011, the National Pasta Association operated its consumer program, Pasta Fits, as a means of communicating the health benefits, versatility, and accessibility of pasta […]
We can all agree that “a lower risk of death” is something we are all after. What might be harder to sort out, is how exactly to go about achieving it. According to new research, the answer might be linked to getting sources of protein from plant-based foods, rather than from meat-based. Luckily, pasta and […]
For our August Pasta Spotlight, we spoke with Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN. As a busy mom, registered dietitian, and culinary nutrition expert, Jessica knows how to create meals that are healthy, tasty, and kid-friendly! Below, she shares her nutrition advice, how pasta fits into a healthy meal, and one of her favorite pasta recipes! […]
This month, we sat down with Leslie Bonci, MPH,RDN,CSSD,LDN. Leslie regularly provides Active Eating Advice to her clients which includes learning to embrace food instead of fearing it. Below, Leslie clarifies misconceptions she commonly hears, discusses how pasta fits into a healthy, active lifestyle, as well as shares a very unique pasta recipe with us! […]
Pasta fits into all kinds of diets and food restrictions from the Mediterranean Diet to vegetarianism to gluten-free. Pasta is especially a mainstay in plant-based diets as it perfectly accommodates many other plant-based foods. For this month’s Pasta Spotlight, we’re connecting with Claire Carey, Certified Holistic Nutritionist behind Eat With Clarity on how pasta fits […]
Emily Weeks of Zen and Spice believes you should “life live balanced.” As an RDN and LD, as well as being a new mother, she empowers her followers to trust in their own abilities to create a nourished life. This practice often stems from food! As our February Pasta Spotlight, we sat down with Emily to […]
