3 healthy pasta recipes you can eat daily
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Registered dietitian Stephanie Schiff emphasizes that pasta can be part of a healthy diet if consumed with adequate protein and fiber to prevent blood sugar spikes and crashes.
- Overeating refined pasta without balancing nutrients may lead to weight gain, digestive problems, metabolic syndrome, and increased chronic disease risk.
- Schiff recommends healthier pasta options like whole wheat or legume-based pastas and suggests pairing pasta with vegetables and protein to improve satiety and nutritional balance.
- She shares three nutritious pasta recipes—Pasta Primavera, Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta, and Pasta with Simple Tomato Sauce—that incorporate fiber-rich vegetables, legumes, and moderate amounts of cheese.
- Additional tips include cooking pasta al dente, serving meals with a plate divided into protein, vegetables, and pasta portions, and choosing low-sodium broths to reduce sodium intake.
