When you think of pasta you probably don’t immediately think of “grain-free” - but there are several types of grain-free pasta choices if you’re in the market for one! Some types of grain-free pasta include: *=not technically pasta - we'll explain! We’ll review each of these pastas and compare them all nutrition-wise in this article. What is grain-free pasta? Regular pasta is made from wheat flour (typically [...]

If you had to choose between regular pasta and whole wheat pasta, which would YOU choose and why? Is whole wheat pasta better than regular pasta - and if so, WHY? Whole wheat pasta is considered better than regular pasta because it’s naturally richer in nutrients and is less processed/refined than regular pasta. We’ll explain more about why whole wheat pasta is considered better than regular pasta in this article, as [...]

Fiber is an important nutrient that most Americans don’t eat enough of. The recommended amount of fiber to eat each day is 21-25 grams per day for women and 30-38 grams per day for men. Certain types of pasta can help you reach your fiber goals - which is great news if you’re a pasta fan!  The highest-fiber pastas include: Just how much fiber is in these pastas, and how do they compare? We have the answers [...]

Sugar refers to a variety of sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates used in food. It encompasses simple sugars, known as monosaccharides, such as glucose and sucrose, consists of glucose and fructose, and is derived from sugar cane or sugar beet.  Simple syrup is just sugar dissolved in warm water! While you can make simple syrup with all different kinds of sugars, it is most often made with plain old trusty table sugar. [...]

The most familiar sugar, sucrose, is formed by combining glucose and fructose, and it is derived from sugar cane or sugar beet. It is a staple in almost all cakes and pastries and a perfect addition to a cup of tea or coffee. We may consume too much of it, but at least there are plenty of alternatives these days that may be a little healthier. Okinawa brown sugar, known as kokuto, Is also from sugarcane but sets itself [...]

The commonly known 'sugar' (sucrose) is derived from sugar cane or sugar beet, comprising a combination of glucose and fructose. We usually find it in its granulated white form, sometimes known as table sugar.  Dextrose, another simple sugar, is derived from corn or wheat and is chemically identical to glucose, which is our blood sugar! Often employed as a sweetener in baking products, it can also be found in processed [...]