Pasta, The New Ingredient For a Balanced Diet?

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Jenna Lubelski
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Who said we must exclude pasta from our diet?

A study was conducted on behalf of the National Pasta Association and the results showed that pasta eaters are more likely to have a greater intake of vitamins, minerals and under-consumer nutrients. Results also show that people who eat pasta regularly have a lower intake of saturated fat and extra sugar.

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Me after making pasta the first time 👨🏻‍🍳🍝: Oh my gosh this is so easy! I love fresh pasta, we're having pasta every night. No regrets! I served this batch with browned butter, toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan and FRIED SAGE! Let's talk about fried sage for a moment. 1.) Have you had it? 2.) Have you made it? 3.) Has it changed your life? I'm yes to all three. 🤤 All you do is heat some olive oil, then drop the leaves in and fry for about 3 seconds. Place on paper towel, sprinkle with salt and enjoy in everything! The flavor  mellows out with the heat and compliments the pine nuts so well. P.S. I literally made this dish three nights in a week 😳 Recipe up on the blog (link in bio)🎉

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For the first time, pasta could actually be good for you!
The research was done on US adults aged 19 and above and the results concluded that those who eat pasta have a higher level of iron, magnesium, folate and fiber.

Therefore, pasta form an important part of a balanced diet and should not be excluded from your diet, opposite, you should consider eating more pasta but without exceeding the recommended quantity (size of a tennis ball).