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Episode 1:
A Fresh Spin on an Italian Classic

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 Join Jessica on this energetic, lively culinary adventure as she puts a fresh spin on an Italian classic! In this episode, Jessica welcomes special guests, Premium Pete Gibaldi, Danny ‘Cug’ Mondello, and Mama Sara DeLuise. Together, they’re cooking up half-the-meat balls, hidden veggie marinara, and sweet potato gnocchi (a gluten free option if you need it). Plus, listen in as they share memories, stories, and lots more!

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  • 00:20 - Meet the Chefs
  • 01:06 - The Mediterranean Diet
  • 02:40 - Orgreenic Cookware
  • 03:48 - Using Oats to Make Breadcrumbs
  • 05:17 - Why You Should Measure Sodium
  • 05:28 - What Makes Half-the-Meat Balls a Healthy Option?
  • 08:46 - Pete's Pasta Sauce
  • 12:59 - Importance of Adequate Nutrition
  • 16:44 - Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe
  • 23:00 - Jessica's Backyard Chickens
  • 23:38 - Cug's Nickname and Real Name
  • 25:33 - Rallis Organic Ice-Pressed Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 30:00 - Gifts from On The Rocks Drinks

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Why half-meat meatballs? Why gluten-free gnocchi? I share more about that in the episode, on the gnocchi recipe page, and below in the episode facts section. 

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Baci Trivia Game

As a fun ice-breaker, we played a trivia game. For each correct answer, the participant won an Italian Baci candy. Like Nutella, Baci is a classic candy made from chocolate and hazelnuts. 

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Read More:

  1. Vitamin A – https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-Consumer/
  2. Vitamin C – https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminC-HealthProfessional/
  3. Calcium – https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/
  4. Iron – https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/iron-healthprofessional/
  5. Vitamin B12 – https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/ 
  6. Fiber – https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/role-of-fiber.html#:~:text=Soluble%20fiber%20is%20found%20in,healthy%20to%20keep%20you%20regular
  7. Fiber and LDL – https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol/art-20045192#:~:text=Soluble%20fiber%20can%20reduce%20the,to%204%20grams%20of%20fiber
  8. Read more about Lentils –
  9. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lentils#nutrition
  10. Lentils and Hypertension – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24063808/ 
  11. Lycopene – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31120074/ 
  12. Pre-biotic Fiber – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6041804/#:~:text=Inulin%20is%20a%20prebiotic%20that,%2C%20soybeans%2C%20and%20Jerusalem%20artichokes
  13. Lycopene and Stroke – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5381376/#:~:text=Specifically%2C%20lycopene%20decreased%20stroke%20risk,%2C%20I2%20%3D%2025.5%25) 
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