I don’t often watch TV in the morning, but for some reason I watched Emeril cooking pasta on Good Morning America.

Emeril is becoming a better chef now that he has his Green Cooking shows. He’s learned a lot from his co-workers and people like Martha Stewart over the years.

I used to worry about his health. His belly has been growing ever larger each year after tons of fat, meat, and sugar accompanied many of his dishes.

But now he’s doing better and sharing his new found knowledge and approach with his viewing audiences. That’s a good sign that even a chef can change their ways.

You should be motivated to change your ways in your kitchen, too. It’s not hard, it’s a matter of making a decision to eat healthy foods.

You switch whole foods for processed foods. You use organic and fresh ingredients instead of canned and frozen or processed items. You use fresh herbs and spices instead of dried or the stuff that comes in tins.

Look…if you can make Pasta the way my Italian ancestors made Pasta, it will be healthy for you.

You begin with whole grains and grind them yourself. If you don’t have a good grinder; then go to the Whole Foods Market and buy whole grain flours. These Markets also have whole grain pasta now!

We love the organic rice pasta. No gluten, but plenty of texture and taste.

We love pasta made from artichoke flour, it is dense – yet it is delicious!

We love to make our own pasta noodles. Play with your food…

If you don’t have the time; then buy your whole grain noodles and make your sauce from scratch.

Emeril demonstrated a lovely sauce that was full of fresh ingredients. You could tell that all of the hosts were delighted to taste his recipe.

Your family and friends will have the same reaction to your healthy Pasta dishes. You cannot compare the taste of fresh ingredients with jars of marinara sauce that have been sitting on the shelves for who knows how long! It’s night and day when it comes to flavor and texture.

Use spices that comes from live plants like fresh oregano and thyme and rosemary!

Use garlic cloves instead of powder…

Use fresh onions and parsley and basil – it will make your Pasta vibrant with sensual sensations and they will sing your praises!

Don’t add that extra cream…the dish is just fine without it. You don’t need the extra fats or calories. If you have to add creaminess, add some coconut milk or soy milk or sour cream.

Grating your nutmeg on your noodles….yes!

Sprinkling your Pasta with chopped parsley, cilantro, and freshly grated parmesan…yes!

You will learn that making fresh pasta and fresh sauces takes only minutes. Faster than you can unscrew the lids from the glass jars…

Fresh and organic Pasta and sauce will not gum up your lymph or blood the way the processed canned stuff does…yes!

Try it…you’ll honestly love it! The difference will astound you!

Bam! Shazam! Poof! Health and Happy Pasta People!

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