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Study Shows Eating Gluten Does Not Impair Cognitive Function

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. […]

Why Eating Pasta Is Good For You

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 […]

New 2020-2025 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans Released

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 […]

National Pasta Association Consumer Program Relaunches to Share the Pasta

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 […]

Pasta Linked to a Lower Risk of Death in Latest Study

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 […]

Comfort Food sees a Renaissance During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 Pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of our lives. From working remotely to virtual hangouts with friends and family, 2020 flipped everything on its head. However, perhaps one thing that remained the same during all this change was the familiarity of comfort food. The love of comfort food, and pasta as a mainstay […]

New Study Shows Mediterranean Diet Preserves Cognitive Function

Worried about losing your mental sharpness as you age? Try changing your diet. According to a new study published in the journal of Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers found the closer you follow a Mediterranean diet, the lower your risk of cognitive impairment and the higher you perform on cognitive function tests. The US study which […]

National Pasta Association’s Response to COVID-19

During this time of uncertainty, our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and we hope you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy. As an industry, we are strongly committed to the health and well-being of all our employees, retail partners and distributors as well as you the consumer. With […]

SMALL CHANGES MAKE A DIFFERENCE

When it comes to managing your diet, dietitians recommend consumers take it slow National Nutrition Month® is officially here and it’s time to start focusing on revamping your diet to include more healthy choices. This year’s theme, Eat Right, Bite by Bite, gives you the flexibility and versatility to make small changes that are right […]

Put Pasta in Your Slow Carb Diet

Looking for a diet where you don’t have to swear off your favorite foods? Look no further than the latest diet trend – the slow carb diet. Below, we break down what it means, why it works, and what kinds of foods you can eat on this versatile diet. A slow carb diet is also […]

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