Now Eat This! With Rocco DiSpirito
Now Eat This! with Rocco Dispirito is Rocco's new show in which he challenges families and individuals to make over their diets and adopt a healthier lifestyle. The secret? Eat what you love, but say goodbye to processed ingredients, bad fats, and empty calories. And most importantly, learn to cook - Rocco style! Each episode, Rocco arms families and individuals with the right recipes, ingredients, and cooking skills to maximize the value and flavor of their favorite meals.
- 2012-2013
- 1 season
- Bellum Entertainment
- Family
Now Eat This! with Rocco Dispirito is Rocco's new show in which he challenges families and individuals to make over their diets and adopt a healthier lifestyle. The secret? Eat what you love, but say goodbye to processed ingredients, bad fats, and empty calories. And most importantly, learn to cook - Rocco style! Each episode, Rocco arms families and individuals with the right recipes, ingredients, and cooking skills to maximize the value and flavor of their favorite meals.
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
The Paskewitz Family
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 21 mins
The Paskewitz Family is a large, highly active family with 5 growing boys. The Paskewitz's are in need of help in identifying foods that will fuel their busy lifestyles and avoiding those that will cause lasting damage to their bodies. Rocco teaches them how to substitute carb and sugar-loaded junk food in favor of protein packed meals that are easy to cook and eat on the run.
Episode 2
The Kiernan Family
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 21 mins
The Kiernan Family is a very active bunch, dealing with some challenging health issues. Lizzy, the middle daughter, was recently diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes. Rocco creates healthy versions of homemade chicken noodle soup, miracle risotto with mushroom, and chicken tenders with honey mustard.
Episode 3
Kenley & Julia
Sat, Oct 6, 2012 21 mins
Kenley & Julia are young, energetic friends living together in New York City. They try to eat right, but often skip meals, and when presented with a delicious meal or a big slice of cake, they just can't help themselves! Rocco teaches them easy, healthy meals to prepare at home and some easy ways to balance their diets.
Episode 4
Pat & Lia
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 21 mins
Pat and Lia Forman have a lot on common, but their eating habits couldn't be more different. Between Pat's wheat allergy, and Lia's new barbeque-heavy diet-these two could really use some help in finding a balance! Rocco teaches them easy, gluten-free BBQ recipes and snacks they can prepare and enjoy together.
Episode 5
Koni & John
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 21 mins
Rocco helps Koni and John get ready for their wedding day by challenging them to ditch fast food and bad eating habits, in favor of healthy, delicious meals they can cook themselves. Rocco whips up easy recipes for lasagna Bolognese, steak fajitas and panna cotta.
Episode 6
The Lazzaruolo Family
Sat, Oct 27, 2012 21 mins
Rocco brings his cousin Ron into the Now Eat This kitchen to help him commit to healthier living, by creating dishes Ron loves, that are also good for his body. On the menu...Penne alla Bolognese and Eggplant Parmigiano in a low fat marinara sauce all for under 345 calories.
Episode 7
Jon and Priscilla
Sat, Nov 3, 2012 21 mins
Rocco teaches Priscilla and her son Jon healthy, delicious dishes that will change their poor diet choices and get them on the right track. On the menu is Rocco's Penne Al Livernese with whole-wheat pasta and Sweet potato chips.
Episode 8
Hoboken Firemen
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 21 mins
Rocco shows us, and the Hoboken Fire Department, it's possible to eat like a man but still be healthy. Rocco creates fast, healthy versions of the foods these guys love, such as pork chops, chicken and rice jambalaya and Rocco's savory shrimp tostada for fewer than 250 calories.
Episode 9
The Bodre Family
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 21 mins
Heidy Bodre is a young single mom with a very busy schedule. Rocco teaches Heidy, and her daughter Samantha, simple, delicious meals - sweet and sour beef stir-fry, chicken parmigiano, and Rocco's healthy pizza pockets with fresh mozzarella.
Episode 10
The Boutzalis Family
Mon, Jan 21, 2013 21 mins
The Boutzalis family has a hard time meeting together for mealtime, so Rocco shows them some fast and healthy meals that the entire family can enjoy together. Featuring dishes with fewer than 300 calories.
Episode 11
The Cavallaro Family
Mon, Jan 28, 2013 21 mins
The Cavallaro family struggles with portion control and food allergies. Rocco teaches them healthy and delicious recipes that help them navigate these challenges, including steak pizzaiola, meatballs, and strawberry balsamico for dessert.
Episode 12
Ed and Samantha
Mon, Feb 4, 2013 21 mins
Ed and Samantha are similar in many ways, but food is not one of them. Rocco teaches them some easy recipes they can enjoy together, like steak with tomato and spinach salad, Rocco's smoked oysters in hickory wood, and homemade spaghetti.
Episode 13
The Persico Family
Mon, Feb 11, 2013 21 mins
The Persico Family relies on junk food to satisfy their appetites, and as a result, are battling weight issues. Rocco tailors a meal plan to help them change course. Featuring apple cranberry cereal, spaghetti, and chocolate cupcakes.
Episode 14
The Raspanti Family
Mon, Feb 18, 2013 21 mins
Despite a commitment to exercise, the Raspanti family struggles to maintain a balanced diet. Rocco brings easy, healthy dishes that they can make together, including Fettuccine Alfredo, homemade meatloaf and 58-calorie sweet potato fries.
Episode 15
The Albury Family
Mon, Apr 15, 2013 21 mins
The Albury Family loves southern comfort food, but they need to watch their cholesterol levels. Rocco customizes healthy alternatives to southern cuisine, including southern fried chicken with potato salad and red velvet cupcakes.
Episode 16
Aufiero Family
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 21 mins
The Aufiero Family is a health conscious family - Sonia, the mother, is a professional nutritionist. They understand the importance of a balanced diet, but are having challenges finding healthy meals that are kid friendly.
Episode 17
Jeffa-Duran Family
Sat, Apr 27, 2013 21 mins
The Jeffra-Duran Family is led by two Newark police officers, Jennifer and Josue, who have developed unhealthy eating habits, which have been passed along to their children. Rocco helps them create healthy meals they can cook at home.
Episode 18
Reilly Family
Sat, May 4, 2013 21 mins
The Reilly Family is a busy family of 4 in need of a diet makeover. The parents rely on blood pressure medication, blood thinners, cholesterol medication, and dietary supplements, in lieu of a healthy diet, and it's time to make a change.
Episode 19
Ferri Family
Sat, May 11, 2013 21 mins
Jennifer and Michael Ferri are young newlyweds who are transitioning to a gluten free diet. Rocco educates them on the benefits of a gluten-free diet and how to create gluten/lactose-free versions of their Italian favorites.
Episode 20
The Best of Now Eat This
Sat, May 18, 2013 21 mins
Enjoy the highlights of some of Rocco DiSpirito's best dishes from this season of Now Eat This. See how Rocco's healthy, delicious recipes transform each family's approach to food and cooking.
