Pasta has become a family tradition for many generations now.
Whether it's a simple weekend family dinner to special occasions among
family and friends, its presence can never be ignored. Lots of pasta
recipes have been invented, introduced and tested, making them versatile
enough to use. Though basically made from flour and water, healthy
pasta is the main concern here. It's the kind of flour that is used that
makes the big difference. There are healthy pasta that can be
incorporated in our diet if we want to go healthy and maintain a healthy
lifestyle without giving up on it. They contain lots of fiber and are
delectable too.
Types of healthy pasta:
Whole wheat pasta -
made from whole wheat flour, high in fiber with different texture and
flavor than the conventional white pasta. Contains more fiber and
proteins than semolina (white pasta). The bleaching process on white
pasta takes away most of the nutrients and vitamins and since whole
wheat pasta doesn't undergo this process, nutrients and vitamins are
retained. A real healthy option that is readily available in the
supermarkets. They come in different shapes and sizes. The most common
of which is the whole wheat spaghetti. Products from Japan like the Udon
noodles and Ramen noodles, are all made from wheat. They are heavier so
they can make one easily full for longer time.