Mom of three. Meal planner. Pasta realist.
Vanessa
El Paso, TX
When Vanessa’s doctor warned her she was close to prediabetic, she knew it was time to make a change. Carbs were the first thing to go—and pasta went with them. But that created a new challenge: she’s a busy mom with three kids, each with their own preferences, and pasta had always been her go-to for fast, nourishing meals. Alternative pastas didn’t cut it—especially not with her picky six-year-old. But then came Carbe Diem. It passed the kid test, passed her glucose monitor test, and made dinner something everyone could get excited about again.
Vanessa now builds family meals around Carbe Diem pasta that are simple, healthy, and satisfying. No separate dinners. No side-eye from her kids. Just one meal that works for everyone.
Vanessa loves the kid-friendly Carbe Diem Spaghetti, espeically with toasted tofu and vegetables for a quick, well-rounded vegetarian meal.
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Vanessa Likes
Go-to Dinner
Pasta with protein and veggies—fast, portable, and kid-approved
Favorite Comfort Food
Pasta!
Current Obsession
Her air-fried tofu nuggets (made with nutritional yeast and lemon pepper)
Favorite Local Restaurant
Too many good restaurants in El Paso to choose from!
Vanessa uses a continuous glucose monitor and was astonished to see that Carbe Diem didn’t spike her blood sugar—“you can’t argue with that.”
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