Who Says You Can't Eat Pasta??

 

 

 

 

Anyone who knows me, knows never would I ever give up my pasta!!!! And guess what??? YOU DON'T HAVE TO EITHER!!!   All you have to remember is "white is not right!!" 

 

Why not white? Well "white" or regular pasta is what we call "refined" and refined pasta will give you an energy boost for sure at a meal, but you will "crash" just as fast.  Rather, by choosing a whole wheat pasta, you are giving your body a slower more steady energy release thanks to the higher protein and fiber content it contains.  It also helps prevent your blood sugar from rising too fast (that's the boost) because insulin is being released at a much slower pace thanks to its extra protein and fiber content.  The best part of this.....you won't turn into a hungry beast as fast because you feel fuller already!!!

 

Now let's talk sauce!!  Don't you go ruining the nutritional value of your whole wheat pasta by topping it with a fatty sauce......stick to olive oil or tomato based sauces to keep with your "clean eating" plan.  Next, add a delicious lean protein like turkey or chicken sausage and a colorful array of vegetables and you are set!!!  

 

So please, don't deny yourself a yummy plate of pasta, just make it whole grain!!! There are many brands available at the market and I think I have tried them all, but my favorite is Barilla.  If you try one particular brand and you don't care for it (some have a more grainy mouth feel than others), just keep trying a different brand until you find one you like because one size definitely does not fit all in the pasta world!