"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating." - Luciano Pavarotti

Fusilli with Tuna is another simple healthy dish you can prepare. For best results use imported Italian tuna packed in olive oil. The oil in the tuna can be used to make a delicious sauce.

For every pasta recipe use whole grain pastas. Whole grain pastas, bread, rice and cereal are known to decrease belly fat and helps to lose weight. Also whole grains have been found to ........ Read More

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