Italian cuisine is part of a larger gastronomie known as the Mediterranean diet . Evidence is mounting that this is one of the healthiest eating strategies in the world. You know the elements already, but you may be challenged to modify your existing approach to Italian food. Our approach is to go with the regular wheat pasta and go lightly on the wheat elsewhere in your diet. If you avoid cream sauces and sauces that include meat, you've got a main dish that's filling, low fat and usually very tasty.
Pesto sauces are one example.
Fresh tomato sauces are another. Without meat or dairy, it's naturally less toxic and less allergenic. We love the lettuces that are becoming more popular, especially arugula. Add a light dressing with balsalmic vinegar and olive oil. To know why this is so important, read more about Essential Fatty Acids .