Myths and truths of pasta that help you lose weight

For years, popular beliefs have cataloged pasta as one of the main foods that should not be consumed if you want to lose weight.

However, we will see that this theory is not completely true, and that

pasta has many benefits that allow you to lose weight

.

This is mainly because the pasta has 1.5% fat and 15% protein.

That's why it satisfies the metabolic needs of the body with its

carbohydrates

, which are absorbed by the body very slowly.

That explains the feeling of fullness that produces and that controls the appetite.

In these aspects the author Elisa Celli was based to write in 1984 her book

The diet of pasta

.

It shows how

with the proper of this food you can develop a balanced diet

that allows you to reduce 5 kilos in two weeks.

Of course, without the use of companions with high fat content.

Research on pasta

TO

research

 conducted by specialists from St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto, Canada) found that pasta, with its low glycemic index (low blood sugar levels) can contribute in reducing body weight if accompanied by a balanced diet.

A total of 2448 people participated in the experiment, who were asked to consume pasta three times a week in substitution of other carbohydrates.

The results indicated that each of them lost an average of 0.5 kg in 3 months.

For its part, the Mediterranean Neurological Institute (Neuromed) of Italy conducted a

study

 in

2016

in which determined that the weight of pasta does not influence the weight gain.

Realities of pasta

Pasta can get fat when accompanied by high-fat foods

, such as

oil-based

willows

.

According to many nutritionists, these ingredients make the dish more solid but do not accentuate its flavors, as the vegetable fibers of herbs and spices.

This food is also harmful to our body mass index when eaten in excess and as the only dish.

For this reason it

It is recommended to consume it at noon, so that carbohydrates can be processed

throughout the day.

We must include it in the diet, at least, eleven to week.

Keep in mind that the right amounts are:

• 80 g for children
• 200 g for teenagers
• 120 g for adults.

Finally,

diabetic, obese and celiac patients should avoid the pain of the dough

because their high gluten content can harm their health.

A diet based on pasta

To consume pasta, and still achieve effective weight loss, it is necessary to follow the following recommendations:

• Cook it in a dente way
  , that is, do not let it soften completely but take it out at its minimum cooking point.
  This will make the pasta harder so the person will have to chew longer, lengthening the digestion and increasing the level of fullness.
• Accompany the pasta with nutrients and proteins that enrich your dish, they can be: tomatoes, zucchini, chicken, fish, lean meats, among others.
• Whenever you can,
  
  
  choose to consume whole grains
  that contain more fiber.
  Sometimes, you can also replace it with
   vegetable
  
  
  noodles
  (for example, carrot, when cut into thin strips can look like pasta).

It complements the pasta with a balanced diet full of fruits and minerals.

Now that we have revealed the myths created around pasta, you can follow our advice and enjoy this food without feeling remorse.

Try this recipe:

Pasticho vegetal

Ingredients

• 2 spoons of olive oil (30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of flour (30 g)
• 3 tablespoons of water (45 ml)
• 2 cups of milk (400 ml)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch (45 g)
• 1 cup of spinach (30 g)
• 3 carrots
• 1 cup of mushrooms (60 g)
• 1 zucchini
• 2 cups of tomato sauce (400 ml)
• 1 eggplant
• 1 package of precooked pasta sheets
• Salt to taste)
• Grated cheese (to taste)

Preparation

• To prepare the bechamel sauce it is necessary to heat 2 tablespoons of oil with flour and water.
  Once boiling, add the milk, previously bound with cornstarch, and you will stir until it thickens.
• Wash the spinach and steam them to cook, then you can mix a part of them with the béchamel sauce to absorb the flavor.
• Wash the carrots, zucchini,
  
  
  eggplant
  and mushrooms.
  Put them in a pan with little oil and let them brown.
  Add salt to taste and mix with tomato sauce.
• Bring the pasta sheets to the oven and start to put the pastiche together, placing a layer of béchamel sauce, a layer of pasta and a layer of vegetables.
• Repeat the process and, finally, cover the top part of the pastiche with the béchamel sauce, add the grated cheese and cook in the oven at 170ºC for 20 minutes.

Remember that to take advantage of its slimming properties,

pasta should be part of a balanced diet

.

If you have any doubt, consult a professional.