Healthy Good Carb Lifestyle Blogging

Finding Joy In These Trying Times

By:  Nadja Piatka, CEO

On: April 16, 2020

It all started with an idea on how to bring joy to our neighborhood to help everyone get through the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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My husband Doug owns Sound Video Solutions, an audio-visual company and I am the CEO of Holista Foods which provides healthy low glycemic pasta to grocery stores and online. In March our lives and daily routines changed dramatically throughout the world.

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All special events and group meetings were cancelled. My husband’s AV rental bookings were cancelled, and he was forced to lay off all his employees. As he walked around his deserted business and empty offices, he wondered how he could put his audio-visual equipment to good use. He had huge speakers sitting idle that were used for large events. He decided to bring them home, place them on our front porch and play a few songs every day for the neighbors who were sequestered in their homes. 

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The Low Glycemic Diet and Why It Works 

By:  Nadja Piatka, CEO

On: February 24, 2020

I have dieted all my life. Dieting and food have always consumed me starting in my early teens. I was constantly surrounded by food. My parents owned a grocery store and then opened a restaurant.  I would put on an apron when I came home from school to help work in our family business  helping myself to the constant abundance of food. My sister coped by becoming anorexic. I coped by binge eating and yoyo dieting. I tried every diet that I heard of while losing and gaining the same 30 pounds over and over. If decades of experience make one an expert, I can honestly say that I am a diet expert.

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Pick 5 out of these 10 Simple Weight Loss Tips

for a Healthier You!

By:  Nadja Piatka, CEO

On: January 15, 2020

Choose just 5 from the list below and you’ll be on your way to losing weight faster in 2020:

“Spike / Crash / Crave” High Glycemic Foods are one of the biggest contributors to weight gain. High GI foods spike your blood sugar and are stored in fat cells. After your blood sugar “spikes”, you then experience the drop or “crash” which makes you “crave” more of the same food. Studies show eating low glycemic meals increase satiety and decreases hunger.  

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1. Choose Low Glycemic Foods. 

5 Ways to Survive the Holiday Season Food Marathon

By:  Nadja Piatka, CEO

On: November 25, 2019

Tis the season to indulge. FOOD glorious food, it’s everywhere. Do you just loosen your belt and give in to all the temptations? After all it is a time for friends, family and a lot of feasting.

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According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American consumes 4,500 calories and 230 grams of fat on Thanksgiving Day.

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Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s. There are at least five opportunities to overindulge in just two months. The holidays are centered on heaps of deliciously tempting dishes—not to mention the hours of drinking and snacking before the big meal

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However, you can survive the season’s food marathon and avoid the dreaded January diet to try and lose those extra holiday pounds

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Cozy Up This Autumn with a Buffalo-Inspired Classic

By:  Nadja Piatka, CEO

On: October 30, 2019

A cheese lovers delight! Just 5 ingredients are all you need to make this easy delicious vegetarian meal in less than 30 minutes.

If you’ve ever been to Buffalo NY you’ve probably heard of the local pasta obsession,  Spaghetti Parm.  The iconic dish, created at Chefs Restaurant, might be the city’s most famous pasta. It is Chef’s number one selling dish and a favorite of generations of Buffalonians who deem it a necessary part of family milestones.

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Our New Brand Debut at Expo East and History in the Making!

By:  The Holista Team

On: September 23, 2019

It has been a busy summer as we worked on our fresh new look and a second pasta style – Linguine!  We were delighted to present our new brand and products on September 11 – 13 at Expo East in Baltimore and share in the excitement!

We thank everyone for all their support over the last 2 years as we grew into where we are today!  Spreading our love of pasta and a good carb lifestyle every where we go!

The new Holista Spaghetti and Holista Linguine will be coming to stores in October!

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Here is a glimpse of our last year together!

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Holista Noodles on the BBQ?  Absolutely!  It’s BBQ Season!

By:  Nadja Piatka, CEO

On: August 1, 2019

Here’s a fun way to make dinner. This easy summer BBQ Shrimp Noodles recipe is light, healthy and so delicious. A complete dinner in individual foil packets for easy clean up. You can also make them the day before. Just assemble and seal the packets and refrigerate them overnight.

When you are ready to eat, heat up the barbecue, relax with a cool chardonnay, and pop on the grill. Ready to enjoy in minutes!

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Make a Healthy MyPlate with Holista!

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: July 20, 2019

Glycemic Index is a valuable tool to help manage blood sugar in the context of a healthy dietary pattern. This means appropriate portion sizes and pairing your Holista Pasta with other healthy, low GI foods. This will keep the glycemic load low to moderate, offering a host of benefits such as blood sugar control, decreased risk of insulin resistance, weight management, and sustained energy. 

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Use the MyPlate method to pair your Holista Pasta with these delicious healthy low glycemic foods!

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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 with 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.     

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4 Simple Ingredients and Dinner on the Table in under 10 Minutes.

By:  Nadja Piatka, CEO

On: April 3, 2019

This recipe is quicker and less expensive than restaurant delivery or home meal kits.  Saving time and money gives me more time to do what I love such as my favorite form of exercise, Pilates! I’m blessed to have found the best exercise for myself to stick to and to have discovered the benefits of a low glycemic diet. Good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle have kept me living a full and active life as CEO of Holista Foods, a wife, mother, grandmother and survivor of Leukemia.

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It’s never too late. I’m turning 70 this year and thanks to regular exercise and the Holista good carb lifestyle, I’ve never felt better!

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The Best Diet of 2019:

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: January 15, 2019

The nutrition experts have convened, and the results are in for the top diet of 2019!

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While I am not a big fan of the “D” word, many people want to know what the best diet is. As a registered dietitian, I like to focus on overall dietary patterns and lifestyle choices for improving or maintaining health, instead of a specific diet. This includes choosing nutrient dense foods that will keep your blood sugar stable, and promote health. For the many people out there that want an answer to the best diet question, you’re in luck! Every year, U.S. News’ annual rankings are done to do just that.

This year, 41 diets were analyzed and reviewed by nationally recognized experts in nutrition, diet, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and food psychology. These diets are ranked in 9 different categories; Best Diet Overall, Best Commercial Diets, Best weight-loss (both long term and short term), Best Diabetes Diet, Best Heart Healthy diet, and best diet for healthy eating. 

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Make-Ahead, Savory Sage Turkey Meatballs, with Holista Low GI Pasta, Mushrooms and Spinach. 

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. 

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Holista Spaghetti “Alfredo” with Almond, Pesto Crusted Salmon.

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: November 29, 2018

If you love Alfredo sauce, or your family members do, this recipe is an absolute must try. It is a great way to get more vegetables in to your diet, and reap the health benefits while satisfying the cravings for rich and creamy Fettucini Alfredo. Especially great about this method of serving vegetables is that they are disguised, which is perfect for picky eaters. Picky eaters will enjoy this as well as those with a more refined palate! The roasted garlic adds a nice savory component, and you can even add flavored oils to the finished sauce to make variatios of this sauce. For example, if you like Truffle or mushrooms, you can add a drizzle to your finished dish or add it right in the blender. D’Olivio has some amazing flavors to choose from.

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Swapping this sauce for traditional Alfredo will save you calories, saturated fat, sodium, and others while adding nutrients associated with heart health, cancer prevention and others. Also, the serving size of most Alfredo sauces is only ¼ cup, this recipe includes ½ cup serving size of sauce, so you can indulge in the creamy goodness without the guilt.  Read More >

The Family and Diabetes

World Diabetes Day 2018 -19

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.

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This Fall, Warm up with a Vietnamese staple. A Simple and Tasty Low GI Noodle Phở that will warm you up and help keep you feeling well. 🍜

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: October 1, 2018

Summer has slipped away, the leaves are changing and the air is becoming crisp. With a change of the leaves comes a change of the types of foods we like to enjoy. Personally, I enjoy baking, roasting and simmering soups more once fall has arrived. A warm, comforting meal is a great way to warm up not only your home but your self! Soup is one of my favorite things to enjoy this time of year. Not only is the Vietnamese noodle soup, Phở, comforting and warming, it is loaded with ingredients that can help ward off a cold. At the very least it will make you feel better while you are enjoying it….. Read More >

There’s More to Carbs Than Meets the Eye

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: September 16, 2018

With the abundance of conflicting dietary advice about carbohydrates circulating the Internet it is no wonder more and more people are confused about carbs. Recently carbohydrates have been blamed for a number of ailments such as brain fog, fatigue, overweight/obesity, and high cholesterol just to name a few. The truth is, carbohydrates are delicious! Just kidding……sort of. Carbohydrates are one of our main sources of energy, and they provide many important nutrients for us, as well as the inhabitants of our gut (aka our microbiome). Carbohydrates are a complex macronutrient, and when simply labeled as “good” or “bad,” people are left wondering what to eat to promote or maintain their health. As a registered dietitian, and someone that has studied metabolism, I would like to clear up some of the confusion around carbs. Let’s start with a brief introduction of what carbohydrates are….

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Healthy & Delicious Dinner

By:  Noelle DeSantis, MS, RDN

On: September 9, 2018

Look out weekdays, Spaghetti is not only for Sundays anymore!

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Summer is coming to an end, so take full advantage of the delicious bounty of fresh local produce still available to pair with your dinner. Tomatoes are thriving right now in Western New York, and basil is doing wonderful as well. This brings me to the perfect summer side made with basil, tomato and low glycemic index (GI) spaghetti. Holista Low GI spaghetti has a certified glycemic index of 38, which is low and therefore means it does not cause a rapid rise in blood glucose. Yay! You can think of the spaghetti as a “slow carb” meaning the carbohydrates are digested slower, therefore resulting a slower and lower rise in blood glucose. This spaghetti has a special blend of plant based ingredients that may help manage blood glucose, and it also provides phytonutrients…. Read More >

Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes

Spices glorious spices and delicious chutneys!  We love them and if you take a peek Huma Naz’s fridge, you’ll find a good variety of chutneys.  From sweet to savory and even spicy, she uses them in so many of my dishes!   Huma kindly shared her Homemade Coconut and Herb Chutneys, like this one, which provides both flavor and nutrition to a healthy meal without excess added sugars or sodium.  This recipe also provides a nice dose of fiber, vitamin C , vitamin A, and immune boosting antioxidants.

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This chutney will become a staple in our fridge and blended so nicely with Holista Lingune.  

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You can check out more of Huma’s incredible culinary creations on her IG @adoseofnutrition 

Thank you again for sharing this awesome recipe!

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Ingredients ​

• 1 bunch of cilantro, stems and leaves chopped

• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes

• 1 small green serrano or jalapeño pepper, chopped

• 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 – inch piece ginger

• 1 tsp. cumin seeds

• ½ tsp. chili powder

• tiny pinch salt

• 1 tsp. honey

• 2 cups mixed greens

• 1/3 package Holista Linguini.

Directions 

1. Toss the first 9 ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.  You can add in a little water while blending to smoothen.  Set aside.

2. In a medium pot, add linguini to boiling  water. Return to rapid boil and cook linguini for 3 minutes ala dente.

3. Drain and rinse until cool.

4. Prepare 2 plates with mixed greens.

5. Toss linguine with the chutney and place on the bed of greens.

6. Sprinkle with more coconut for decoration and enjoy!

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For A Good Carb Lifestyle

You Don’t Have to Go No-Carb: Instead Think Slow Carb

NPR’s The Salt, has a Great Story by Allison Aubrey to help explain that carbohydrate foods are not all created equal. You want to choose the “slow” carb, which does not lead to a spike in blood sugar and insulin.

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She also explains why you don’t want to go “No-Carb”. So hit play below and listen to the informative 6 minute story.

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You Don’t Have To Go No-Carb, Instead Think Slow Carb – Allison Aubrey

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The Holista Lifestyle

Our philosophy at Holista Foods is based on a holistic approach to improving health, with improving food at the core. We believe our dietary choices must provide important nourishment and importantly enjoyment. That is why we strive to make better for you foods that taste delicious too. “Holista Healthy Carb Living” combined with balanced meals and nutrient dense food choices are key aspects of a Holista Lifestyle. We also believe physical activity, social wellness and mind body practices play a role in a healthy, delicious lifestyle.

Carbohydrates are part of a balanced diet, but not all carbohydrates are equal when it comes to promoting health. That is why we designed Holista Low GI Spaghetti to fit our philosophy, and help you improve your health without sacrificing taste. Holista Low GI Spaghetti is made with non-GMO ingredients, and has added plant superfoods that contribute to the low GI. It is certified low glycemic index meaning it has a smaller impact on blood sugar than other carbs and spaghetti.

Learn more about the Glycemic Index and Diabetes Management here at diabetes.org. Healthy carbohydrate choices should provide fiber, protein, and nutrients without adding excess sodium, saturated fat or sugar. Holista Spaghetti provides 16% of our daily value of fiber (a key nutrient many people are not eating enough of). It also has 0 grams saturated fat, trans fat, and sugars, and minimal sodium making it a healthy carb choice.

Build Your Healthy Dietary Pattern One Meal at a Time

Healthy dietary patterns include a variety of nutrient-dense foods, from 5 different food groups. You should include vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, peas, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy or dairy alternatives in your dietary pattern. The USDA’s My Plate is a great tool for building your Healthy Dietary Pattern one meal at a time.

Holista spaghetti is a healthy choice to include as your serving of grains. Be sure to include a variety of vegetables, a lean protein, and low-fat dairy or dairy alternatives for a well-balanced meal. 

Check out our healthy balanced meals on our recipe page.

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Pair a Variety of Foods with Your Spaghetti

Spaghetti is very versatile and it pairs with so many nutrient dense foods. This makes it easy to include Holista spaghetti in your favorite healthy dishes. Keep it fresh and vary your vegetables, fruits and protein sources and use herbs for enhancing flavor in place of salt. If you haven’t heard of phytonutrients, they are nutrients we get from plant foods that have a host of beneficial properties. They give color, odor and flavor to plants, and each different color is a different type of phytonutrient. While Holista spaghetti has phytonutrient rich superfood ingredients added, you want to get all the different types, so make your plates as colorful as possible. Herbs are loaded with beneficial properties as well, think of how loaded with flavor and scent they are! Protein sources also offer different benefits. Adding fish twice a week is recommended to provide you healthy fats.

Helping You Enjoy and Understand a Healthy Dietary Pattern

Holista strives to provide you information and resources to help you maintain a healthy dietary pattern. Our registered dietitian develops balanced, nutrient dense recipes using our Holista Spaghetti. All recipes follow dietary recommendations that promote health. Our healthy blog provides information on nutrition and Holista Lifestyle while providing a Holista Carb Living recipe! We hope you love the recipes and share them with friends and family. We also modify recipes that are contributed by our fans to reduce the sodium, saturated fat and/or sugar to fit the USDA’s Healthy Eating Pattern Key Recommendations.

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Share your favorite recipe with Holista Spaghetti and you might see it on our recipe page!

Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes

Breaded Portobello Mushroom Cutlets with Holista Pasta

Nadja shares a hearty vegetarian pasta recipe that is both decadent and healthy.  Learn step by step, how to make breaded portobello mushroom cutlets served over Holista Spaghetti. 

Ingredients 

• ½ package (8 ounces) Holista Pasta – Spaghetti or Linguini

• 4 Portobello mushrooms (one person)

• ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp. garlic powder

• 2 Tbsp. dried oregano

• ¼ tsp pepper

• 1 tsp. salt

• 2 eggs

• 1 Tbsp. water

• 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

• ½ cup vegetable oil & ¼  cup olibe oil combined (more might be needed depending on the size of your pan)

• 24 oz tomato sauce

• Fresh Basil leaved (optional)

Directions 

1. Mix together flour, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and place in a shallow plate.

2. Whisk eggs and water together in a wide bowl

3. Place breadcrumbs in a large shallow plate or bowl.

4. Using a spoon, scrape the dark gills from each mushroom bottom. Rinse well and pat dry on a paper towel.

5. Cut each mushroom in half and cut down the center stem.

6. One at a time, dip each mushroom piece into the flour and lightly cover each side with flour.

7. Then dip the mushroom into the egg mixture, allowing the excess egg to drip off.

8. Then dredge into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.

9. Place breaded cutlets on a baking sheet to wait while oil is heating

10. Heat oil (vegetable & olive oil)  in a large heavy skillet or electric pan. There should be enough oil in the pan for the cutlets to “swim”.

11. When the oil is hot, place one or two cutlets in the skillet at a time, being careful not to crowd the cutlets.

12. Fry first side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

13. Turn cutlets over with a spatula, being careful not to splatter hot oil.

14. Fry on the second side until golden brown.

15. Drain on paper towels.

16. If you have more cutlets to fry, then place finished cutlets in a piece of foil and keep warm in the oven at 250°F while you continue to fry up the rest of the cutlets.

17. Warm tomato sauce

18. In a medium or large pot, add Spaghetti to boiling water. Return to a rapid boil and cook spaghetti for 3 minutes (ala dente). Drain.

19. Divide spaghetti evenly between 4 plates. Top with warm tomato sauce.

20.  Place 2 mushroom cutlet halves on top of each plate.

21. Decorate with fresh basil.

22. Serve and Enjoy!

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Recipes made with Holista Spaghetti / Noodles

Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes

A Collection Of Our Favorite Dietitian Nutritionist Approved Recipes

Made with Holista Pasta, Noodles & everything else we love that is delicious & healthy!

Low Glycemic Index + Good Carbs + Diabetic Friendly!

NADJA’S VALENTINE GUILT-FREE DESSERTS

Sweet

Valentine Strawberry Bites

Creamy &

Dreamy

Red Velvet Cheesecake

RECIPES FEATURED IN NADJA’S PREVIOUS COOKING CLASS

Shrimp and Holista Linguine

Apple Strudel

How to Make
Breaded Portobello Mushroom Cutlets with Holista Low GI Pasta!

How to Make Bocconcini Tomato Avocado

Low GI Pasta Salad

Low GI Pasta with 
Grilled Veggies and Chicken

Nadja Piatka

CEO

Nina Harlach

Marketing

Veronica Wasty

Operations

Noelle DeSantis

Registered Dietitian

Maddie Smith

Nadja’s Granddaughter 

 Official Taste Tester & VP of Naptimes

Healthy Good Carb Lifestyle Blogging

By:  Nadja Piatka, CEO

On: April 16, 2020

Social Distancing Dance Party – Buffalo, NY

It all started with an idea on how to bring joy to our neighborhood to help everyone get through the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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My husband Doug owns Sound Video Solutions, an audio-visual company and I am the CEO of Holista Foods which provides healthy low glycemic pasta to grocery stores and online. In March our lives and daily routines changed dramatically throughout the world.

All special events and group meetings were cancelled. My husband’s AV rental bookings were cancelled, and he was forced to lay off all his employees. As he walked around his deserted business and empty offices, he wondered how he could put his audio-visual equipment to good use. He had huge speakers sitting idle that were used for large events. He decided to bring them home, place them on our front porch and play a few songs every day for the neighbors who were sequestered in their homes. It would give everyone in the neighborhood a chance to check in on one another by coming out to wave and dance to a few songs from a safe distance. It started with one song “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. The music seemed to bring real joy to folks, many who were alone.

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To our amazement the event went viral.

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ABC World News, Good Morning America, The Today Show, United Kingdom’s Daily Mail and numerous print, radio and TV media featured it as a way to lift spirits while social distancing.

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The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah talked about it and found joy in seeing people dance out of beat.

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There were over 3.5 million views on Bar Stool Sports Instagram post.

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People.com highlighted the street dance as something to make you smile.

We are discovering through social media and the news the many ways that people are finding joy during the pandemic which speaks to the strength of the human spirit during the worst of times.

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People are staying upbeat by finding the beauty in nature that they previously had overlooked and the kindness of others. From walks in the park, to neighbors offering to buy your groceries, to spontaneous music performances, we are seeing the world through a different lens and we are changing our view of what’s truly important.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying healthy has never been more important. More people are now cooking at home and have discovered the joy of cooking. As well as building family bonds, the focus on cooking helps to relieve stress. My favorite saying is “You can’t cook and worry at the same time”.  Food is the biggest medicine you will ever take. Choosing the best recipes and ingredients will help your immunity, your energy levels and frame of mind.

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I find great joy and am grateful for the opportunity to continue to provide healthy great tasting food to help change people’s lives.  Holista low GI pasta with slow digested carbs is available to our customers on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca and grocery retail stores. Our low glycemic spaghetti and linguine made with superfood phytonutrients gives these two 70-year-olds the energy to keep dancing every day on the porch! We’ll keep the music playing for our neighbors until we finally beat the Coronavirus, and we will!

Holista Healthy Pasta Recipes

By: Nadja, CEO

Once a week my husband and I get dressed up and have date night in our kitchen.

This is one of our favorite meals. It pairs beautifully with any dry white wine.

This is an elegant yet simple meal made with healthy pasta that makes “dining in” special.

Serves 2

Ingredients ​

• 3 slices Bacon

• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil

• 4 chicken thighs

• 1 medium onion thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic smashed

• 1 LB mushrooms cleaned and sliced

• 1 cup dry white wine

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 2 tsp dried thyme or bundle fresh thyme

• ½ tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1/3 package Holista Linguini.

Directions 

1. Chop bacon into small ½ inch pieces. Fry in skillet until crisp. Set bacon aside.

2. Drain fat from skillet. Add olive oil to skillet and brown chicken thighs, on both sides.

3. over medium heat. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

4. Add mushrooms and onions to skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until mushrooms lose most of their liquid. Add garlic during last minute.

5. Add wine, thyme, salt and pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, until liquid is reduced by half.

6. Return chicken to the pan. Add chicken stock to almost cover chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.

7. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

8. Cook sauce over medium heat to thicken it, stirring occasionally.

9. Return chicken and bacon bits to sauce.

10. In a medium pot, add linguini to boiling  water. Return to rapid boil and cook linguini for 3 minutes ala dente Or 4 minutes more tender.

11. Drain.

12. Divide linguini evenly between 2 plates. Top with chicken & mushroom sauce. Enjoy!

HEALTHY LOW GLYCEMIC PASTA

Certified Low Glycemic Index = 38

Delicious Traditional Pasta Taste

A simply delicious healthy wheat-based 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 SLOWLY DIGESTED GOOD CARBS

THAT COOK IN 3 MINUTES

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.

Is Holista Foods Dietitian Approved?

OKRA, LENTIL, BARLEY & FENUGREEK

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slows carbohydrate digestion

and keeps blood sugar steady

Cooks in just 3 Minutes!   

Provides sustained energy and helps you feel fuller longer

Helps control blood sugar, weight and carbs

GI Labs Verified

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

Original 2.6 lb box available on Amazon

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Serve your favorite pasta or noodle dish with holista.  Has the same great taste and texture as white flour pasta.  So versatile can be used in any recipes with perfect results every time.

Simple clean ingredients and  nutritional information

Finally! You can come back to white pasta!

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Read what people are saying!

Delicious in all types of cuisine

Dietitian Nutritionist Approved Recipes

Read the GI Lab Report :

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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 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”.  

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About the Importance of Low GI Living!

Available in :

• 14 oz package, 2.6 LB box & 20 LB bulk

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