If you’re on a low-carb diet you’ve likely realized that regular pasta isn’t low in carbs. What can you have in place of higher-carb pasta? Some low-carb pastas include: Just low in carbs are these low-carb pastas? We have the answers next! Carbs in pasta Carbohydrates (carbs) are a type of nutrient in certain foods that provide your body with energy and turn into blood sugar when you eat them. Foods that [...]
Which Flours Have the Lowest Carbs (and Which Have the Most)?
Flour is a staple in cooking and baking and has been used as far back as 6000 B.C.! Over time, more flours have made their way into popularity, especially with gluten-free and other health trends in recent decades. The carb content of flour varies a lot, so we’ve compiled a list of the five highest and lowest-carb flours! Here they are in order from lowest to highest total carbohydrate count per ¼ cup: A refresher on [...]
Which Pastas Have the Least Sugar?
If you’re watching your sugar intake - good for you! Eating sugar (especially added sugar) can be okay in moderation, but eating too much can be detrimental to your health in more ways than one. If you’re a pasta fan, what are some low-sugar pastas to help you stay on track with a lower-sugar diet? Pasta doesn’t have much sugar in it, and any sugar in it is natural, not added. Some of the pastas with the least sugar [...]
What Kinds of Veggie Pasta Are There?
Imagine this - you’re strolling down the pasta aisle and see vegetable pasta next to the regular pasta. Vegetables are good for you, so you reach for the veggie pasta instead of the regular pasta. But wait! What kinds of veggie pasta are there, and are they all better for you than regular pasta?! There are several types of veggie pasta out there, but they generally fall into several categories: We'll explain the [...]
Which Pastas Have the Most Sugar?
The average American eats WAY too much sugar - 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day is the average (that’s 68 grams of added sugar per day) while the recommendation is to keep it below 6-9 teaspoons per day. Pasta is generally high in carbs, but is it high in sugar too?! The good news is that pasta is generally not very high in sugar - and none of the sugar comes from added sugars! Which pastas have the most sugar? Some [...]
Which Pastas Have the Most Protein?
Eating enough protein has several benefits. It can make you feel full, promote wound healing, and support healthy muscle growth, among many other functions. Which pastas have the most protein to help you meet your protein needs? Some of the highest protein pastas are: How much protein is in all of these pastas? Keep reading to find out! Protein in pasta The protein content of pasta varies a lot depending on [...]
