Ahh, pasta. Without it, we wouldn’t have comfort foods like spaghetti and meatballs or macaroni and cheese. If you’re on a low-fat diet or are trying to limit the calories you eat (such as for weight loss), you might gravitate towards low-fat pasta. Which pastas are the lowest in fat, though? Some of the lowest-fat pastas are: Just how much fat is in each of these pastas, and how do they compare nutrition-wise? We [...]
Which Pastas Are Best for Allergy Sufferers?
Food allergies impact millions of people in the United States, many of them children (food allergies can get better as you get older in some cases). If you have food allergies, which pastas are the safest choices? Some of the pastas that are best for those with allergies include: We’ll review the most common food allergies and explain why these pastas are allergy-friendly in this article! Common food [...]
Is All Pasta Vegan?
Most types of pasta are vegan, which is great news if you’re following a plant-based or strict vegan diet. But there are some sneaky exceptions - so is ALL pasta vegan? Most pasta is vegan, except for those made with eggs (or other animal byproducts like cheese or butter). There are usually vegan-friendly alternatives to these non-vegan pastas, but traditionally they aren’t vegan. We’ll explain which types of pasta are [...]
Which Pastas Have the Most Calories?
Some foods are really easy to eat more than one serving of - ice cream, chips, and pasta are a few of these foods. When you eat more than a serving of these types of foods, it can make the calories rack up fast. Which pastas have the most calories to begin with? Some of the pastas with the most calories are: We’ll review all of these high-calorie pastas and compare them nutrition-wise below. Calories in [...]
What Are the Lowest-Fiber Pastas?
Fiber is an important nutrient that many people don’t get enough of. Despite that, there are times when eating a low-fiber diet is recommended, especially for certain digestive conditions. If you want low-fiber pasta (for any reason!), what are your choices? Some of the lower-fiber pastas include: We’ll review each of these low-fiber pastas and compare them against each other in this article. Fiber in [...]
What Are the Lowest-Calorie Pastas?
Pasta isn’t exactly a low-calorie food (especially if you eat more than a serving, which is SUPER easy to do!). If you want a lower-calorie pasta option, what are your best choices? Some of the lowest-calorie pastas include: Some of these aren’t technically pasta, but they are good low-cal options - but we’ll explain more next! Lowest-calorie pastas Shirataki noodles - 5 calories per serving Shirataki [...]
