Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes

By: Nadja, CEO

Shrimp & Holista Linguine in White Wine Caper Sauce

Serves 4

• 8 oz Holista Linguini (approx. half package)

• 12 ounces large shrimp

• 2 Tbsps. flour

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.

• 2 Tbsps. olive oil

• 1 lemon, juice of

• 1 cup white wine (or low-sodium chicken broth)

• 3 Tbsps. butter

• 4 Tbsps. fresh parsley chopped

• 2 ½ Tbsps. capers (drained)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions 

1. Remove shells and tails from shrimp, rinse and pat dry and dust with flour.

2. Heat skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.

3. Sauté shrimp for one to two minutes just until pink. Remove shrimp from skillet and set shrimp aside.

4. Add garlic to skillet and sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds.

5. Add wine and lemon juice and cook until liquid is reduced by half.

6. Stir in butter until melted.

7. Stir in parsley, capers, salt and pepper and shrimp.

8. Remove skillet from heat.

9. Bring a medium-large pot of water to boil. Add linguine to boiling water. Return to rapid boil and cook linguini for 3 minutes (ala dente). Or 4 minutes (more tender).

10. Scoop and reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water from the pot. 

11. Drain the linguine. Add linguine to the shrimp skillet. Stir well.

12. (If needed to add moisture, Add some of the pasta water, and mix well.)

13. Return linguini shrimp skillet to low heat and simmer for 30 seconds to warm briefly.

14. Divide evenly between 4 plates. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

15. Enjoy!

Apple Strudel

Serves 8

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FILLING:

• 5 to 6 medium gala apples, peeled, cored & sliced. (5 cups)

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp cinnamon

PASTRY:

• 6 sheets phyllo pastry (thawed)

• 2 large egg whites

• 4 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 Tbsp panko bread crumbs

• 1 tsp powdered sugar for topping

• 1 sheet parchment paper

Directions 

1. Set oven rack on the upper level and preheat oven to 350 F.

2. In a large bowl, mix apples, maple syrup, flour and cinnamon.

3. Prepare pastry. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white and oil.

4. Lay a sheet of phyllo pastry on the parchment paper and, using a pastry brush, lightly coat the surface of the sheet with the egg/oil mixture.

5. Sprinkle evenly with ½ tsp breadcrumbs.

6. Repeat this step layering all the sheets of phyllo pastry, leaving the final sheet bare.

7. Spread the apple mixture along one end of the dough. Lift edges of dough near apples and roll over to form a roll.

8. Place on a cookie sheet that has been coated with non-sick spray.                                     

9. Brush with remaining oil/egg mixture.

10. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Pastry should be a deep golden brown. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar.

11. Slice in with a bread knife.

12. Enjoy!

Nutritional per serving

Calories: 190

Sugar: 8 grams

Fat: 6 grams

Carbs: 18

Low GI

Healthy Good Carb Lifestyle Blogging

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: November 12, 2018

World Diabetes Day is November 14th, and I will be taking part in a local campaign representing Holista Foods, and Nadja will be taking part in the campaign at an event in China. It is exciting to work with a food company that is doing their part in the fight against diabetes globally. World Diabetes Day (WDD) is a global campaign to raise awareness of diabetes and help advance the interests of those with, or at risk of diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization created WDD because of the growing health threat caused by diabetes.

This campaign draws attention to important issues related to diabetes, helps raise awareness and encourages taking action to help this global health concern. The 2018 – 19 years the theme is Family and Diabetes, which is so important as the number of families affected by diabetes is growing. With over 425 million people living with diabetes, and the number expected to rise to 522 million by 2030, the time to take action is now. Family and friends play an important role in helping manage, prevent, educate and care for those diagnosed.  Research has shown that family support (or social support) can greatly improve health outcomes for those living with diabetes. Having social support can help decrease the stresses of living with and managing diabetes.  

 This article is meant to serve as an informational piece to help explain what diabetes is, what the risk factors are, provide preventative tips and steps you can take as someone living with diabetes or as a supporter of someone living with diabetes. Even if you don’t have diabetes, knowing more about the disease, how to prevent it, and how to recognize signs and symptoms will help you make an impact in fighting diabetes. For those of you living with diabetes or living with someone with a diagnosis, I hope this article provides an opportunity to learn something new, and sheds a light on the role social support plays in managing diabetes.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels to be too high. The high level of sugar in our blood is because our body is not able to use the sugar as energy as it should. When we eat food it gets broken down into glucose (or sugar), which is the main source of energy for our cells, and it enters our blood stream. Insulin is a very important hormone, it helps get the sugar from the food we ate into our cells where it is used for energy. Insulin is referred to as the key that unlocks the door of our cell to allow sugar in. If the sugar can’t get into the cell due to no keys or not enough keys to unlock the cells, or a lock that no longer fits the key, we end up with too much sugar in our blood. Over time, too much sugar in the blood can lead to other health problems such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye problems, foot problems, and nerve damage. Managing diabetes is very important to remain healthy and prevent the health problems associated with diabetes.

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Types of Diabetes

There are different types of diabetes; the three most common are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. More recently, type 3 is being proposed as the term for Alzheimer disease resulting from insulin resistance in the brain. The common factor in all types is the inability to use glucose for energy.

People with type 1 diabetes make very little or no insulin. This is usually caused by an autoimmune reaction, which leads to the body’s immune cells destroying the cells in the pancreas responsible for making insulin. This means people living with type 1 diabetes are insulin dependent. This means they need to take insulin daily to stay alive. Type 1 diabetes usually develops in children or young adults, but it can develop at any age.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, making up at least 90% of all cases of diabetes globally. People with type 2 are not making enough insulin, or they have insulin resistance (meaning they are not able to use the insulin they make properly). Imagine the insulin is the key, but the shape of the lock has changed so the key no longer works. Overweight and obesity can actually cause insulin resistance itself, leading to high blood glucose levels. So maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent diabetes.

Gestational diabetes is elevated blood sugar level during pregnancy. This type of diabetes usually goes away after the baby is born, but both mom and baby are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

What you can do to make an impact on diabetes:

Type 2 diabetes can go undiagnosed for years. In the US 1 in 4 people with diabetes don’t know they have it, and globally 1 in 2 people with diabetes remain undiagnosed. Knowing symptoms is important to help diagnose the disease before other complications arise from uncontrolled blood glucose.

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Signs and symptoms:

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There are a number of factors that contribute to your risk for type 2 diabetes, like your genes, age, and lifestyle.  Not all risk factors are modifiable, meaning you can’t change them, but things you can change have a big impact on reducing your risk. Did you know that 80% of type 2 diabetes could be prevented by healthy lifestyle choices? That is great, because we can change the risk factors associated with lifestyle, and the number one risk factor, overweight/obesity. Use the list of risk factors below to help you identify those that apply to you. Taking action on the risk factors you can change can help you prevent diabetes. If you have diabetes, modifying these risk factors can help you manage your diabetes and improve your health.

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You are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes if:

• You are overweight or obese* (Not sure? Use this BMI calculator)

• Are 45 years old, or older

• Have diabetes in your family history

• Are African American, Alaska Native, Native American, Asian American,
  Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

• Have high blood pressure*

• Have low HDL-cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol), elevated triglycerides *

• History of gestational diabetes, or gave birth to a baby weighing 9 pounds or more

• Low physical activity*

• History of heart disease or stroke

• Have depression*

All risk factors with an * indicate modifiable risk factors. Weight loss, a healthy diet and increased physical activity can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Weight loss of 5 -7 % of your body weight has been associated with diabetes prevention. 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week is recommended. Reducing portion sizes, limiting added sugars, choosing water over sugary beverages and choosing nutrient dense foods can will help with weight loss and help reduce risk of diabetes.

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Take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes.  It is free and only takes about 60 seconds.

Diabetes and Family – Social support

Supporting family members and friends with diabetes can significantly improve their health outcomes. There are many ways to provide support including encouraging regular glucose monitoring, reminders about medications, engaging in physical activity together, sharing healthy, diabetic friendly meals and snacks, and continuing to learn more about diabetes. Being supportive of a loved one with diabetes and adopting a healthy lifestyle that controls glucose levels benefits everyone involved. The American Diabetes Association has a free, 12-month program for people living with type 2 diabetes. It is designed to help those diagnosed live a healthy life with diabetes. The ideas below are meant to help you decide how you can support a family member or friend with diabetes.

Monitoring blood glucose is very important for diabetics, as well as someone with pre-diabetes. Encourage regular A1C checks, and regular self-glucose monitoring for anyone taking medication. Knowing the A1C is important because it represents the average blood glucose level over the past 3 months. For most diabetics an A1C under 7% is recommended, but a healthcare provider can provide a personalized goal for A1C. Daily blood glucose monitoring is very important for anyone taking insulin. Offering reminders and making sure family members or friends feel comfortable doing this is a great way to support your loved one.

Physical activity is a great way to prevent or manage diabetes. It helps with a number things such as weight loss, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing blood sugar, reducing stress, reducing blood pressure, and may even help you sleep better! You can join a gym, a yoga studio, or plan walks with a loved one. Playing sports is a great way to get physical activity and socialize, you may think about joining a team if that fits your schedule. Pedal exercisers are a great way to increase physical activity for those that have physical limitations, or live in areas that may prevent outdoor exercise during the winter months. There are so many different options, talk with a family member and find out what fits your interests and make it fun.

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Eat Healthy

Meal times are a great opportunity for family members to talk and help each other plan diabetic friendly meals. Preparing diabetic friendly recipes the whole family will love is an encouraging way to show support. Many times people think changing their diets means they will not enjoy their food anymore, or that they have to eat different meals from the rest of the family. This is just not true. Diabetic friendly meals are healthy for the whole family, and can be delicious as well. In general, a diabetic friendly meal will consist of lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, lean beef, tofu, tempeh etc.) lots of non-starchy vegetables, and healthy grain choices. The glycemic index (GI) can be used to plan meals and fine-tune blood sugar control. GI is a number that is associated with how much a specific food may increase your blood sugar (or blood glucose). Foods are categorized based on this number as low, moderate or high GI. Choosing low to moderate GI foods is recommended for controlling blood sugar. If you do have a high GI food, make sure to have an appropriate portion size and pair it with low GI foods. Talking with a registered dietitian or diabetes educator can help you plan low GI meals that promote blood sugar control. Controlling blood sugar and avoiding spikes and dips is a great way to keep energy levels stable. This benefits all people, not only those living with diabetes.

Being able to help meal plan, recognize hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia symptoms, and help out with insulin injections are all examples of ways you can learn more to help support a family member with diabetes. You can attend a nutrition counseling session with your family member, or sign up for a class to learn more about diabetes. It is helpful to know how to identify if your family member is experiencing hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Hypoglycemia is too low blood sugar and hyperglycemia is too high blood sugar. Both can be very dangerous, so get familiar with the symptoms by following the links.

Hypoglycemia

Hyperglycemia

Find out if you are a healthy weight using this BMI Calculator.

Estimate your risk for diabetes using this Risk Test.

Living with Type 2 Program. A free 12 month digital program providing information and recipes for the whole family to help you live well with diabetes.

For people living in Erie County, this is your guide to local diabetes resources!

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Disclaimer:  This article was written for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advise, treatment or nutrition counseling. The reader should consult a qualified health care professional regarding any health concerns and before starting a new health program.

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Sources:

Western New York: Erie County Diabetes Education and Support Services Guide.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Health Information\Diabetes\Diabetes Overview. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes

International Diabetes Federation. About Diabetes. International Diabetes Federation website. https://www.idf.org/aboutdiabetes/what-is-diabetes/types-of-diabetes.html

American Diabetes Association. Glycemic Index and Diabetes.

Healthy Good Carb Lifestyle Blogging

What makes Holista Pasta better than Traditional Pasta?

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: June 15, 2019

Delicious diabetic friendly pasta everyone will love, made with all natural ingredients this added phytonutrient plant power.   Whether you are managing diabetes, weight, or looking for sustained energy, what you eat matters! Holista Pasta has a certified low Glycemic Index of 38. Healthy dietary patterns with low glycemic foods helps control blood sugar, which is great for pre-diabetes, and diabetes management. It also keeps energy levels stable, which is great for anyone, especially athletes.

Soooo…. What does make Holista Pasta better than Traditional Pasta?     

Holista Pasta

The Benefits

Good Source of Fiber and Protein

3 grams fiber
(12% DV) and 8 grams protein (16% DV) per serving. 

Fiber has many benefits. It helps regulate blood sugar, reduce cholesterol, reduces risk of heart disease, promotes bowel health, and provides fuel for gut microbiome, which supports immune health, mood and brain health! 

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Protein also helps control blood sugar, builds and repairs muscles and is essential for many other enzymes, hormones and body chemicals. 

Independently clinically tested and a certified low GI of 38. 

Low glycemic index foods keep blood sugar stable because they have a small impact on blood glucose levels. Diabetes management requires regulating blood sugar. Low GI foods prevent spikes and dips, keeping energy levels stable. 

4 plant powered superfoods, that slow carbohydrate digestion and help manage diabetes. 

Barley, Lentil, Fenugreek, and Okra all contribute beneficial phytonutrients to our spaghetti. They are associated with blood sugar control by slowing glucose absorption, and fenugreek has been shown to not only decrease the rise in blood glucose but also decrease insulin resistance. 

Delicious Taste and Texture 

Holista Pasta tastes like traditional white spaghetti. It is widely accepted and loved by people of all ages. 

Delicious taste and texture the whole family will love. Our Spaghetti has been taste tested and sampled globally. The consensus is that the spaghetti is just as tasty as traditional, if not better! This is perfect for picky eaters, and those that do not care for the taste and texture of whole-wheat spaghetti. Added Bonus, it cooks in 3 minutes. Perfect for a quick meal. 

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We only use all natural, non-GMO ingredients to give you healthy low GI pasta.

We also use whole-food functional ingredients for blood sugar control

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Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes

By:  Noelle, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients ​

• Approximately ½ pound Pacific Cod

• 4 oz Holista Low GI Spaghetti

• 1 cup fresh Basil, torn

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped

• ½ tsp oregano

• Salt, black pepper and chili flakes to taste

• 3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Lemon zest

• Parmesan Cheese

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F.

2. Spread broccolini in a 9 x 13 glass baking dish, saving space for the red bell pepper. Toss vegetables with 1 Tbsp of olive oil, keeping the pepper separate.

3. Add half of the chopped garlic to the broccolini, and lightly zest lemon on top. Sprinkle oregano over red pepper. Salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.

4. In a large or medium pot, turn water on high to boil for spaghetti.

5. Meanwhile, place cod in 8 x 8 baking dish and coat both sides with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Grate lemon zest over the cod, and lightly pepper.

6. Place cod and vegetables in the pre-heated oven and set timer for 12 minutes.

7. You will have a few minutes now while you wait for the water to come to a boil. This is the perfect time to clean any dishes you have used thus far. *Especially the lemon zester if you are using a cheese grater that you will need for the Parmesan!

8. When there are only 3 or 4 minutes left on your timer add the spaghetti to your boiling water. Let it boil for 3 minutes, and presto it is done. Drain and rinse spaghetti with hot water to keep it warm.

9. While the spaghetti is in the strainer, sautee remaining garlic, and the halved tomatoes in the pot with about 1 tsp. olive oil until fragrant. (Chili flakes are optional).

10. Return spaghetti to pot, add torn basil, drizzle olive oil and toss.

11. Top the cod with your baked red pepper, and shave about 1 Tbsp. Parmesan over your spaghetti and broccolini. 

12. ENJOY!

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories 562 kcal

Fat, Total 24 g

Saturated Fat 3.7 g

Total Carbohydrate 53 g

Added Sugar 0 g Natural 6 g

Fiber 8 g

Protein 34 g

Cholesterol 76 mg

Trans Fatty Acid 0 g

Sodium 565 mg

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Healthy Good Carb Lifestyle Blogging

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: December 19, 2018

December is a month filled with gatherings of friends and family, exchanging gifts, sharing meals, and all types of holiday cheer. Right?  Keeping up on all of the errands, planning holiday parties, shopping, and decorating can be a challenge. For many people stress levels are elevated, and our intentions of a healthy eating pattern falls to the wayside. All of the beautifully decorated, precisely placed holiday treats make choosing healthy options even more difficult. This is why having something healthy and easy to prep on hand can be the difference between grabbing that fast food on the way home or heating up a healthy home cooked meal when you get there. 

Batch cooking, also commonly called meal prep, can be a savior during the holidays. You do not have to be an experienced cook, or have any fancy storage containers to do it. (Some containers are better than others, but I will get to that). You don’t even have to dedicate much time in the kitchen. Think of it as scaling up your dinner, and the only extra time it takes is a little prep and storage time. Keep reading for the recipe below and tips on storage, thawing and reheating.

Why can batch cooking be such a saviour? While the holiday season is a time for celebrations and joy, many people do experience elevated stress levels. When we are chronically stressed, we are more likely to make poor food choices in response to elevated levels of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline (which make us crave sweets, fatty foods and/or salty food). When we are pressed for time, which happens often during the holidays, fast food, and sugary treats in the checkout line seem like the best choice. Those fast food and sugary choices can derail our weight loss plans and actually lead to more stress! Our health can suffer as well. Many comfort foods we reach for when we are stressed are loaded with saturated fats (the fat fat we want to limit), added sugar, and sodium. This can elevate blood pressure, lead to uncontrolled blood sugar, negatively impact our mood, and lead to a vicious cycle of continued, poor food choices. Eeek!

What can you do?

Prevent or break the cycle, by making the healthy choice, the easy choice. Meal prep or batch cook to keep healthy options readily available. This Savory Sage Turkey Meatball recipe is the perfect make ahead protein to create a meal in less than 20 minutes and satisfy that craving for comfort food. To make things even better, Holista Spaghetti cooks in just 3 minutes, which can be done at the end of re-heating the meatballs. Add sautéed mushrooms and spinach and you have a healthy, savory, comfort food meal for chilly December days.

Make-Ahead Savory Sage Turkey Meatball Recipe:

Makes 10 servings, 3 meatballs per serving

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground turkey

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

• ¾  cup bread crumbs of your choice

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 2 heaping Tbsp  fresh chopped sage

• 3/4 arge onion, chopped (save 1/3 for complete recipe)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F

2. Combine dry ingredients and mix before adding ground turkey and eggs.

3. Whisk eggs and add to dry mixture with turkey.

4. Roll 1″ to 1.5″ round meatballs. (Makes 30 meatballs)

5. Place on lightly oiled baking sheets

6. Bake 25 minutes, flipping half way through.

Meatballs should be lightly browned and reach an internal temperature of 165°F

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Serve hot, and allow leftovers to cool before storing in the refrigerator and/or freezer.

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Complete Recipe:

Savory Sage Turkey Meatballs with Holista Spaghetti, Mushrooms and Spinach

Makes 2 servings

Once the meatballs are in the oven you should prepare the rest of your meal. You can serve the meatballs with any vegetables, and sauce you want, but I think mushrooms and white wine are the perfect pairing with sage. Any dry white wine will do. I used cooking wine for this recipe.

What you Need to Complete the Recipe:

• 4-5 oz Holista Spaghetti (about 1/3 of the package)

• 8 oz package of mushrooms, sliced

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 onion, chopped

• 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, chopped

• 1/2 cup white wine

• 1 Tbsp chili flakes (optional)

• 3 cups spinach

• salt & pepper to taste

 1.  Heat a large pan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil, and start a sauce pan of water for your spaghetti.
 

2.  Sautee onion, garlic, sage, salt, pepper and red chili flakes until fragrant.

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3.  Add mushrooms and sautee for about 4 minutes. Mushrooms should be getting softer.

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4.  Pour in the white wine and quickly cover to allow the steam to cook the mushrooms.

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5.  Cook your pasta while the mushrooms steam.

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6.  Add spinach to mushrooms and stir in the pasta to coat with the mushroom sauce.

(It is a nice, light sauce).

Serve with 2 – 3 meatballs.

Bon Appetit!

Nutrition Information

Calories 469   |    Carbs 60 g    |    Fat 12 g     |    Protein 33 g 

Cholesterol 116 mg     |    Sodium 349 mg     |    Sugars 3 g    |    Fiber 8 g

Storage tips:

1. Cool meatballs before placing in freezer bags, or containers and freezing.

2. Use a shallow flat container as these are best for getting everything cooled, and frozen equally. If planning to reheat in the same container you may want to use a glass container. Otherwise a freezer storage bag will work, and you can take out what you need as needed without wasting space in the freezer.

3. Try not to use disposable containers. These are not the best, as they may retain odors of previously stored foods.

4. Use meatballs within 3 – 4 months of being frozen for the best quality.

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Thawing options:

1. In the refrigerator:  Thaw frozen meatballs in fridge overnight. If you don’t eat them the next day, not to worry. They will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.

2. In the microwave:  When you use the microwave to thaw, continue to heat the meatball until the internal temp. is 165. (Food Safety Tip: This is the temperature you always want to heat leftovers to.)

You can choose to reheat the meatballs on the stove top in the sauce you are serving them with for about 10 minutes. Alternatively you can reheat them in the oven at 300 for about 15 minutes. Whichever method you choose be sure they are heated through. (Remember, the center should be 165°F).  Holista Spaghetti cooks quickly, and if you are batching for lunch at work, it reheats great in the microwave.

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Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes

 Noodles on the BBQ?  Absolutely!   And this heathy noodle dish is incredibly easy! 

By: Nadja, CEO

Ingredients

• 1/3  cup soy sauce

• 4 Tbsp sesame oil

• 3 large garlic cloves grated

• 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 Tbsp honey

• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar

• Pinch of crushed red pepper

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• 1 Lb jumbo raw shrimp. Peeled and deveined

• Cooking spray or 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 8 ounces Holista spaghetti (1/2 package)

• 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach

• 2 cups sliced mushrooms

• ¼ lb (4 oz) snow peas sliced in one inch pieces

• 1 cup whole cashews (optional)

Directions:

1. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, honey, rice vinegar and red pepper in a large bowl. Add shrimp and marinate for 20 minutes in refrigerator. Remove shrimp from marinade and reserve marinade.

2. Fill medium to large pan with water. Bring to a boil. Add ½ package Holista Spaghetti. Return to boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain.

3. Preheat barbecue grill to medium high (400 F)

4. Spray 4 large sheets of aluminum foil with cooking spray or brush with oil.

5. Divide evenly with cooked Holista Spaghetti. Top each with one cup spinach, ½ cup mushrooms, and ¼ cup snow peas. Top evenly with shrimp. Spoon reserved marinade evenly among 4 foil packets. Bring up sides of foil; double fold top edges and sides (not too tight) making a packet.

6. Place packets seam side up on hot grill. Grill, with covered lid, for 7-8 minutes until shrimp are no longer translucent.

7. Transfer to individual plates. Top with cashews.

8. Enjoy!

Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes 

A perfect pasta dish any time of the year.  Healthy and delicious!

Serves 4 – can be served hot or cold

Ingredients

• 8 oz Holista Spaghetti

• 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves

• 1 medium Green Zucchini

• 1 medium Yellow Squash

• 1 Large Red Bell Pepper

• 1 Bunch Scallions

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• 1 Whole Head of Garlic

• 1/4 cup Olive Oil

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 lemon – cut in half

• Kosher Salt

• Black Pepper

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Directions:

1. Squeeze juice of one half lemon over chicken breasts. Season with salt & pepper and set aside.

2. Break Holista Spaghetti in half and in half again (4 equal sections), set aside.

3. Break garlic head into cloves and peel. Place whole garlic cloves in small saucepan, add olive oil. Cook on medium heat until garlic turns to a light golden brown color (you should smell a roasted garlic flavor). Remove from heat and strain garlic into small bowl to cool. Cool roasted garlic cloves separately.

4. Heat the BBQ grill to medium heat.

5. Cut the zucchini and squash in half. Drizzle the zucchini and red pepper with a little bit of the garlic olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

6. Place the vegetables on the grill and grill for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let vegetables cool in a large bowl.

7. Grill chicken breasts 7-8 minutes on each side. (or until thermometer reaches 170 F)

8. Fill medium to large pot with water, bring to a boil.

9. Cut vegetables into bite sized pieces. Place back into bowl and toss with any liquid in bowl.

10. When water is boiling, add Holista™ Low GI Spaghetti to water, Return to boil.

11. Boil 3 minutes stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold water.

12. Add drained spaghetti to grilled vegetables.

13. Add roasted garlic oil, garlic cloves, Juice of ½ lemon  mix to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

14. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

15. Top with sliced chicken breast.

16. Enjoy!

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories 518

Protein 35 g

Fat, Total 19 g

Saturated Fat 4 g

Total Carbohydrate 47 g

Added Sugar 0 g Natural 3 g

Fiber 5 g

Cholesterol 21 mg

Trans Fatty Acid 0 g

Sodium 418 mg

Holista GILITE – Low Glycemic Index Ingredients 

Holista GILiTE is a Low GI Certified, non-GMO, clean label blend of 4 natural plant-based ingredients that turn high glycemic foods into low glycemic foods.

Simply adding GILITE to your existing recipe will :

Lower the glycemic index of the product

Allow your customers to love their favorite foods while managing their blood sugar levels

Maintain the taste and texture of the original formula

Adding GILiTE to a muffin achieved an unprecedented Glycemic Index of 48, the lowest level achieved in a muffin and a record breaking GI of 38 in our holista pasta.

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Glycemic index tests were conducted at the world-recognized GI Labs in Toronto, Canada, the University of Sydney, Australia and the Oxford Brookes University, England.

How does it work?

GILITE is a patented formula combining 4 healthy natural phytonutrients

OKRA + FENUGREEK + LENTILS + BARLEY

This special combination of the 4 ingredients create a natural shield to the starch, turning ​the carbohydrate into a slowly digested carb and therefore a low glycemic index food

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Can be added to all white flour based products including all breads, flatbreads, pizza crusts, muffins, cakes, pancakes, cookies, crackers and pasta doughs

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Dosage: 4 – 8% depending on recipe formulations

Holista Pasta & Noodles | Bulk for Foodservice

HEALTHY LOW GLYCEMIC PASTA / NOODLES

A simply delicious healthy pasta with a certified Glycemic Index of 38.  Proven to stabilize your blood glucose levels, provide sustained energy and help with weight control.

Get healthy with healthy slow GOOD carbs!  Low GI diets reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It will also lower insulin levels, which makes fat easier to burn and less likely to be stored.

AVAILABLE IN : 2.6 LB Box + 20 LB Bulk Box​

Has the same great taste and texture as white flour pasta and noodles with whole grain benefits!

So versatile can be used in both noodle and spaghetti recipes with perfect results every time.

Operationally easy!

• Provides sustained energy and helps you feel fuller longer

• 8 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 0 grams sugar per serving!

• Helps control blood sugar, weight and carbs

• Has a Certified Low Glycemic Index of 38

• All natural, clean ingredients and Non-GMO

• Follows Dietary guidelines of American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association and Diabetes Canada

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Delicious in all types of cuisine – click to see our delicious recipe page!

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< Nutritional information >

We adhere to the highest standards for clinical nutrition research and have our products tested at the renowned GI Labs in Toronto. The GI Labs Glycemic Index determination protocol fully complies with ISO 26642:2010, determination of the glycemic index and recommendation for food classification.  We spare no expense on testing accuracy and we want to share our test results with you so you know how the Glycemic Index of 38 is determined.

Read the GI Lab Report :

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Read more about our Nutritional Research presented at NUTRITION 2018

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In June, Holista Foods and GI Labs were invited to present their nutritional research studies on the “Effect of Partial Substitution of Wheat Flour with a Flour Blend of Okra, Lentils, Barley and Fiber, on the Glycemic Index of Commonly Consumed Starchy Foods”.  

Read More :

About the Importance of a Low GI Lifestyle!