PROS & CONS OF PASTA ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ CONS It is easy to overdo the portion size of pas…
PROS & CONS OF PASTA
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CONS
✖️It is easy to overdo the portion size of pasta. No more than 1 cup cooked is a good aim if your goal is weight maintenance or loss.
✖️Pasta based meals often end up being unbalanced. Many of us do not add enough non-starchy veg to make pasta meals balanced.
✖️It is tempting to use heavy cream based sauces for pasta dishes. Use a tomato based sauce or an olive oil based sauce (be careful with oil portion if you’re watching your weight).
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PROS
✔️ It has a low glycemic index. So when consumed in a MODERATE portion, the carbohydrate is absorbed slowly and steadily which should keep you fuller for longer and prevent blood sugar crashes.
✔️Plain pasta is low in salt.
✔️Pasta is rich in B vitamins.
✔️It can provide a good base for a meal provided you add a protein source and PLENTY of veg!
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The bottom line is pasta CAN be included as a part of a healthy diet provided it is prepared properly!
