Everyone's favorite, pasta is a versatile food that can change dramatically, taking on a new character with the addition of each delectable sauce. Pasta is high in carbohydrates, which is our bodies' main source of fuel. In fact, athletes turn to pasta for meals rather than the heavy, high-protein meals they used to consume. Here are six ways to help make pasta healthier.
1. Avoid butter and cream sauces.
2. If a cream sauce is called for choose the nonfat or low-fat varieties.
3. When it comes to Noodles choose the yolk-free, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol in the dishes.
4. Try using Whole Wheat pasta for a dish that's higher in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
5. Add lots of high-fiber vegetables and legumes in pasta dishes.
6. To get your kids to eat their veggies disguise them in multicolored and fun shaped pastas.
Great tips, Thank you!
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Selene @ Restoration Beauty
I do tend to add veggies...thankfully my kids like pretty much all vegetables!! But I must admit I love butter and cream sauces! I haven't tried yolk free or whole wheat - I need to see about that! Thanks for the great tips!
ReplyDeleteThese are all good ideas. Maybe I should lay off the alfredo tonight...
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very helpful with loads of good ideas. I am glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteShannon Thank you for commenting on my chunky guacamole.
Thanks Shannon! I try to make food as healthy as possible. Your guacamole looked so good!
DeleteExcellent tips thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday,
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!
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