Why is pasta good for you?

Answer 1

Pasta is a source of carbohydrates, so to the extent that the body needs carbohydrates, absolutely! And most pasta is pretty much low or no fat. The sauce eaten with the pasta is often very calorie and fat rich with meats, oils, cheeses and butter. A good marinara sauce and pasta can be a pretty low fat meal. And buying pasta with a higher fiber and grain content and marinara without sugars and corn syrups will help. And don't over eat!

Answer 2

100% Whole grain pasta is an excellent food to be consuming. White flour pasta (most pastas) have little nutritional value, and are much lower in fiber and antioxidants than whole grain pasta. White flour pasta is digested rapidly and causes a rapid spike in blood sugar, resulting an a demand for insulin and a more rapid return of hunger. White flour pastas will list one or more of the following ingredients: enriched wheat flour, white flour, durum flour, wheat flour, bleach wheat flour or wheat. If it doesn't say "whole wheat" or "whole grain", chances are it's white flour. Whole wheat is a strong selling point to smart consumers, so if a product's not touting that it's whole grain, chances are it's white flour. Remember too that you're looking for something that's 100% whole grain, or as much whole grain as possible. A common trick of manufacturers is to throw in a pinch of whole grain flour with enriched flour, then label the product as "whole grain" or "made with whole grains". Don't fall for it! Read the label- if one of the white flour ingredients appears anywhere near the top of the list, don't buy it!

Answer 3

It is a good source of essential nutrients including iron, folate, and several B vitamins. It is very low in sodium and cholesterol free when no eggs are used. Pasta is low in sugar and some varieties of grain can provide 25% of daily fiber requirements per 280ml portion

Answer 4

Pasta is healthy for your body because it full of protein but if you use too much butter or salt in your pasta or sauce then you may die. Because butter is so thick that it could possibly get stuck in your small intestion. That would nit be good thanks for your positive comments bye!

Answer 5

It contains lots of carbs which help the muscles and the body grow...

Answer 6

Yes, pasta is good for you, but, like any foods, only in a regulated quantity.

Answer 7

Pasta is a carb, it is a very good carb too.

Answer 8

It gives us more carbohydrates.