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Dr. Claudia Probart is
The Associate Professor
of Nutrition at Penn State
University, where she
developed the International
Program in Nutrition, a
student study abroad
program in Italy focusing
on international nutrition
education and the
Mediterranean and Italian
diets. The program is in its
fifth year, currently enrolling
23 students for the seven
week session.
Dr. Probart has 25 years
experience providing clinical
and community nutrition
education, including
experience in the health care,
public health and education
sectors. She graduated from
the University of Oregon in
1987 with a degree in school
and community health and
an emphasis in marketing. | |
For a thousand years, pasta has been a vital part of healthy diets of people all over the world. It is a staple of the Mediterranean and Italian diets—a way of eating that has been linked with long, vibrant and healthy life.
Dr. Probart created 4 menus for Barilla and Woman’s World magazine that aligns with the eating patterns and the goodness of the Mediterranean diet, with an Italian flavor, translated to fit the American lifestyle.
In the meal plans below, at least one rich protein meal is provided daily. Because of the decreased emphasis of meat found in the Mediterranean diet, less protein is found than typically eaten by Americans, although the amount of protein below meets the requirements for the normal needs of most people. Additional protein (accompanied by additional Kcals.) can be provided by adding sliced chicken breast to accompany the pasta, soup or salad.
Breakfast Recipe Alternatives
Lunch Recipe Alternatives
Snack Suggestions
Dinner Recipe Alternatives
Dessert Suggestions
For an optimal calorie, protein, carbohydrate and fat intake plan, try combining the breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and dessert suggestions in the following ways:
Day 1 – Choose Menu #1 alternatives (Kcals 1,550; CHO 251 g; PRO 62 g; FAT 38 g)
Day 2 – Choose Menu #2 alternatives (Kcals 1,529; CHO 269 g; PRO 61 g; FAT 31 g)
Day 3 – Choose Menu #3 alternatives (Kcals 1,530; CHO 247 g; PRO 75 g; FAT 37 g)
Day 4 – Choose Menu #4 alternatives (Kcals 1,591; CHO 250 g; PRO 61 g; FAT 46 g)
Dr. Probart has also provided some tips on how Americans can adopt some very simple Italian lessons to enhance your eating enjoyment and balanced living.
