It’s back to school time and we’ve seen a lot of articles about packing healthy school lunches for kids! It seems that there are plenty of registered dietitians and nutritionists that agree — Pasta can be a great healthy alternative to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
In a segment for CBS’s Studio 10, our favorite registered dietitian and recipe developer Tina Ruggiero, discusses the importance of not falling into fad diets by eating foods that taste great and are truly healthy! Tina shows off the delicious Pasta Salad and Gremolata recipe from her new cookbook The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook. The delicious pasta salad […]
Looking to sneak veggies into your diet? In a recent article for Foxnews.com, registered dietitian Patricia Bannan recommends a few ways to convince the picky eaters eaters in your family to eat their nutrient-dense vegetables! Bannan notes that by switching from a meat sauce to a vegetable-packed sauce, you won’t loose the texture or richness but you […]
As the fear of carbohydrates continues, the About.com Nutrition Guide, Shereen Jegtvig answers the age old question that she received from a reader — “Is Pasta Bad for You?” The article notes that pasta is NOT a bad food to eat, however, it is important to watch your portion sizes. Pasta is an energy-dense member […]
In a recent blog for People, renowned fitness and nutrition expert and best-selling author, Harley Pasternak dishes about common diets and nutrition myths! Are carbs really bad for you? Does eating make you fat? Will going gluten-free help you loose weight? Pasternak sheds light on these familar myths and more! On the topic of carbs in the […]
In a recent article for the Tampa Tribune entitled “Get by with a little help from healthy staples,” registered dietitian and cookbook author, Tina Ruggiero discusses important foods to keep in your pantry to ensure that you eat a healthy diet. Even if your cupboards look bare, as long as you have a few key ingredients […]
This week, Shape Magazine put together a slide show of pasta dishes all under 500 calories reminding you that you don’t have to cut out the pasta you love when on a low-cal diet! Brussels sprouts, asparagus, chickpeas and many other veggies and lean meats are highlighted in these mouth watering pasta recipes. From baked dishes to […]
The Daily Meal understands the importance of easy and delicious weeknight dinners. To help create a variety of options for your mid-week meal, they’ve worked with an array of chefs to feature 15 minute recipes made with pasta which will appeal to any palate. Our very own Pasta Fits recipes including Perfect Peanut Whole Wheat Pasta […]
This summer our Pasta Fits fans had the opportunity to show us how pasta fits into their lives through out “Pasta Fits Me” Pinterest contest. Contestants were challenged to create a Pinterest board that represented how pasta fits into their healthy, active lifestyle. The grand prize winner received $1,500 – enough money to feed a family […]
Leslie Beck, registered dietitian and national director of nutrition at BodyScience Medical answers the question, “I love pasta. Can I eat it and still lose weight?” in an article for The Global and Mail. Leslie notes, “By itself, pasta is a nutritious food. It contains almost no fat, cholesterol and sodium and is an excellent source […]
