Washington, DC (July 2023) – A new literature review published in Nutrients, suggests pasta consumption is not associated with overweight or obesity in healthy children and adults, and in fact, may be inversely associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) or abdominal obesity, particularly when consumed in the context of a healthy dietary pattern. The research, […]
A new study presented at the 2017 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Chicago revealed that the diets of adults who eat pasta are associated with higher daily consumption of total vegetables than the diets of non-pasta-eaters. The increased vegetable intake referred specifically to red and orange vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers. In […]
Pasta is a convenient, nutritious, easy-to-prepare meal for families. Pasta pleases even the pickiest of young eaters. And now, even more good news: new research shows that pasta consumption in children and adolescents is associated with a better diet quality than that of children who do not eat pasta. The research, which was presented at […]
In celebration of National Pasta Month, Pasta Fits is proud to present a brand new, redesigned website, featuring a sleek new look! Our website was created to give you a better experience, but is still full of all the great recipes and pasta content you love! Right on our homepage, you can find our “Recipe […]
Do you love pasta salads? We do and and we’d like to reward our Pasta Fits Fans! The promotion from from July 15th through July 31st. Check out the announcement of our Pasta Salad Sweeps for tips on how to make delicious pasta salad and a chance to win a prize worth $500!
A new study from the University of Gothenburg shows that children who follow a diet rich in pasta, olive oil, nuts, fruits, and vegetables are less likely to become obese. Find out more about the study and the Mediterranean Diet.
Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer pasta salad and grilling season! Make sure the food you are serving at your summer get-togethers are safe with these food safety tips from AARP.
It’s National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics wants you to celebrate with your family! Read their tips on how to ‘Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right’ and watch a video on what you should look for in the grocery store from one of their registered dietitians!
Did you know that certain food combos can have greater health benefits? Prevention.com shares a list of 15 food pairings which when eaten together will have a greater impact on your health. Pasta paired with parsley made the list alongside a host of other favorites!
Is there a better way to spend National Pasta Month than by making a delicious Fall inspired dish? We don’t think so! This week, Tina cooked up the Fall Veggie Pasta in a Warm Honey-Garlic Vinaigrette recipe on NBC’s Daytime.
