Barilla Completes Shoot for O2 Media’s TV Show ‘The Balancing Act’ Set to Air this Month

Feb. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- Contact:        
Limor Windt
O2 Media, Inc.
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Barilla America, the world’s largest pasta manufacturer, recently completed its shoot for O2 Media’s hit morning show ‘The Balancing Act’.  The segment, which features nutritionist and author Dr. Janet Brill, will air as part of the show’s “My Cuisine” series on February 24th at 7:00 am (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television.  Dr. Brill explains the significance of balance in a healthy diet, and introduces viewers to Barilla PLUS® - a pasta that’s a good source of protein, fiber, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

So how is it possible to pack all of that nutrition into your favorite pasta shapes?  With the right recipe, anything is possible, Dr. Brill explains.  Barilla PLUS pasta contains egg whites, chickpeas, lentils, flaxseed, and multi-grains, yet it looks and tastes like regular pasta.   Kids love the flavor and parents enjoy the ability to provide the right nutrition for the whole family.  

“When kids taste Barilla PLUS, they don’t even know that it’s multi-grain or has nutritional benefits built in,” Dr. Brill says, “and to prove my point, I prepared three delicious pasta recipes for The Balancing Act shoot.  It’s a great opportunity to show viewers that they don’t have to compromise on taste to enjoy a healthy meal.”

Dr. Brill prepares Barilla PLUS Farfalle (bow-tie pasta) with Three Peppers, Penne with Spring Vegetables, and Thin Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil for the segment.  Even though the recipes are all vegetarian, one serving provides the same amount of protein as a small chicken breast, the Omega-3 equivalent of 3 ounces of shrimp, and more fiber than a cup of broccoli.  

“Having Barilla America and Dr. Janet Brill on the show has brought yet another great solution to viewers, one that will have a real impact, and help them balance their lives,” says Doug Campbell, Founder and Executive VP of Programming for The Balancing Act.  “This is the essence of solutions-based programming, and we are proud that we could bring this information to our viewers.”

For more information, go to http://www.BarillaUS.com.    

About The Balancing Act: The TV show airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT) - and is America’s premier morning show that’s about women, for women, and trusted by women. Celebrating life and all there is to accomplish, The Balancing Act inspires and empowers with entertaining and educational segments, placing women in the best position to achieve success in every area of their lives. For information or to view a show, visit http://www.TheBalancingAct.com.  For more details about The Balancing Act, LLC please visit parent company O2 Media Inc. at http://www.o2mediainc.com.  

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