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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is that ingredient good for me? Should I not cook with that? With so many conflicting reports on health foods how do you know what to trust? Livestrong.com‘s recent article and slideshow: “18 Foods With a ‘Bad’ Rap That Are Actually Good for You” tries to help! The slideshow introduces 18 foods which have gained a bad […]
Whole grain pasta is included on a short list of “10 Power Foods for Women” according to Farnews. The article calls out important Highlighting foods that help women in several ways; from fighting wrinkles to flattening bellies whole grain pasta is listed next to other health foods including avacados, spinach, apples, and broccoli; the article notes that whole […]
