Pasta is a delicious and nutritious product that is loved all over the world. Since they belong to flour products, for a long time they were considered the enemy of the figure. But is this really so and is it necessary to give up pasta during a diet?
Do you like pasta? And you are doing the right thing
Pasta contains about 75% carbohydrates, 12% protein, and less than 3% fat. In addition, they contain vitamins B1, B2 and PP, as well as a small amount of fiber. The calorie content of 100 g of dry product is about 340 kcal, while the same amount of boiled pasta contains only 100 kcal.
Pasta and weight loss
Pasta contains slow (complex) carbohydrates, which, unlike simple carbohydrates, provide a lasting feeling of fullness and energy. In moderation, even with regular consumption of pasta, you will not gain excess weight. However, there are several nuances here.
First, choose pasta only from durum wheat (this is indicated on the label, "durum" or "group A"), ideally from whole grain flour. Secondly, during cooking, do not overcook the pasta, cook it to the "al dente" state (the cooking time is indicated on the package). Third, combine pasta with vegetable sauces, herbs, and seafood, not cutlets and sausages.
What pasta harm the figure
It is believed that soft wheat pasta contains fewer substances useful for the body, but they contain a lot of starch. Regular use of such a product may well affect weight. The packages are usually marked: "group B", "class 2" or "wheat flour". By the way, the glycemic index of group B pasta is about twice as high as that of al dente durum pasta.
Children's pasta recipes
Pasta with vegetables
2 portions of 300 kcal
- 200 g long wide pasta
- 1/2 large eggplant
- 250 g tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon sauce with herbs
- 20 g grated low-fat cheese
- salt, pepper, basil
1. Salt the eggplant slices and leave for 10 minutes. Chop onion and garlic, sauté in vegetable oil. Add eggplant and fry lightly. Add sauce and chopped tomatoes, simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Cook the pasta following the instructions on the package. Stir with vegetables, sprinkle with grated cheese. Decorate with basil.
Pasta with parmesan and cinnamon
2 servings 260 kcal
- 180 g pasta
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of low-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- salt pepper
Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Season with salt, pepper and sour cream. Sprinkle with grated sour and cinnamon.
Tip: You can use any other hard cheese instead of Parmesan.
