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Stop hating pasta – it has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein & fat + Why chocolate... - C C - Jan 14, 2023
Why chocolate feels so good? It 's down to lubrication
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/976183
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.
Stop hating on pasta – it actually has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein and fat
https://theconversation.com/stop-hating-on-pasta-it-actually-has-a-healthy-ratio-of-carbs-protein-and-fat-197416
EXCERPTS: New year, new you, new diet. It’s a familiar refrain. One popular dieting technique is to create a food blacklist. Quitting “carbs” or packaged foods is common, which can mean avoiding supermarket staples like pasta.
But do we really need to ban pasta to improve our diets?
This is what we call a reductionist approach to nutrition, where we describe a food based on just one of its key components. Pasta isn’t just carbohydrates. One cup (about 145 grams) of cooked pasta has about 38g of carbohydrates, 7.7g of protein and 0.6g of fats. Plus, there’s all the water that is absorbed from cooking and lots of vitamins and minerals.
“But pasta is mostly carbs!” I hear you cry. This is true, but it’s not the whole story. We need to think about context.
[...] When pasta provides the base of a meal, it can be a vehicle to help people eat more vegetables in smooth or chunky vegetable sauces. For kids (or fussy adults) pasta sauce can be a great place to hide pureed or grated vegetables.
Not eating pasta alone is also important for the protein profile. Plant foods are typically not complete proteins, which means we need to eat combinations of them to get all the different types of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) we need to survive.
But pasta, even though we often focus on the carbs and energy, packs a good nutritional punch. Like most foods, it isn’t just macronutrients it also has micronutrients.
One cup of cooked pasta has about a quarter of our daily recommended intakes of vitamins B1 and B9, half the recommended intake of selenium, and 10% of our iron needs.
The news for pasta gets even better when we eat it as leftovers. When pasta is cooked and cooled, some of the carbohydrates convert to resistant starch. This starch gets its name from being resistant to digestion, so it contributes less energy and is better for blood sugar levels. So, your leftover pasta, even if you reheat it, is lower in calories than the night before... (MORE - missing details)
RE: Stop hating pasta – it has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein & fat + Why chocolate... - Magical Realist - Jan 16, 2023
Pasta is one of those high glycemic index foods I have to avoid in my prediabetic condition. I suppose if mixed in with some meat and cheese and veggies it wouldn't be so bad. But by itself it basically spikes blood sugar.
RE: Stop hating pasta – it has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein & fat + Why chocolate... - C C - Jan 16, 2023
(Jan 16, 2023 10:22 PM)Magical Realist Wrote: Pasta is one of those high glycemic index foods I have to avoid in my prediabetic condition. I suppose if mixed in with some meat and cheese and veggies it wouldn't be so bad. But by itself it basically spikes blood sugar.
More fiber might interfere a bit with rate of absorption. But when it comes to a full-blown diabetic, it would probably spike regardless (from what I've seen of their struggles).
"Emma Beckett has received funding for research or consulting from Mars Foods, Nutrition Research Australia, NHMRC, ARC, AMP Foundation, Kellogg, and the University of Newcastle."
RE: Stop hating pasta – it has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein & fat + Why chocolate... - Magical Realist - Jan 16, 2023
Well I stand corrected. Pasta actually has a low glycemic index, and even lower when mixed with other low glycemic foods.
"So where does pasta fit in? Pasta has a glycemic index of approximately 50 to 55, which is considered low. Add in other healthy low GI foods like high-fiber broccoli and chickpeas and you are sure to enjoy a great meal that not only tastes fabulous but will leave you feeling full and satisfied long after the meal is done.
In fact, pairing pasta with the right ingredients is even more important than worrying about the glycemic index of a single food. What makes the best pasta partners? Foods like colorful vegetables, various legumes, and these other pasta partners can not only create great-tasting meals your family will love, but will also make you feel good about reducing your family’s risk of getting a chronic illness, like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stoke, and high blood pressure. By pairing pasta with these other healthy components, you can ensure a healthy diet that is low in sugar, high in nutrients, and is both satisfying and delicious. For more information on pasta and nutrition visit our nutrition page: /diet-nutrition/
https://sharethepasta.org/in-the-news/note-dietitian-glycemic-index-pasta/
RE: Stop hating pasta – it has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein & fat + Why chocolate... - Yazata - Jan 17, 2023
I love pasta!
And I love chocolate so much that you could probably call me a chocaholic!!