Html code here! Replace this with any non empty raw html code and that's it.

Should You Avoid Pasta to Lose Weight? Researchers Have the Answer

Date:

Share this article:

Del denne artikel:

Who doesn’t love a steaming bowl of pasta? For those who cherish this delicious carbohydrate, it often feels like they can’t enjoy it as much as they’d like.

“Pasta is a staple carbohydrate in many cultures but has been implicated in overweight and obesity due to its status as a processed carbohydrate,” wrote nutrition researchers Lisa Sanders and Joanne Slavin in a study published on MDPI.

The pair analyzed 38 published studies on pasta consumption and body weight in both adults and children, finding that “diets high in pasta consumption were generally not associated with overweight or obesity or were inversely associated.”

In other words, they found no connection between how much pasta people ate and their likelihood of being overweight.

Also read: Should you drink water even when you’re not thirsty? Here’s the truth

In fact, one of the studies they reviewed suggested that “pasta can be part of a healthy diet and does not contribute to weight gain or hinder weight loss,” the researchers wrote.

The researchers only examined data regarding traditional white pasta, not whole-grain pasta, gluten-free pasta, or egg- or rice-based noodles.

Glycemic Index

Pasta often gets a bad reputation due to its status as a white carbohydrate, which is generally considered low in nutrients and fiber and has a high glycemic index (GI).

According to the NHS, the GI rating system shows how quickly foods affect your blood sugar levels.

Also read: Can feeding allergic foods to kids prevent allergies? Experts weigh in

Foods with a high GI rating are typically carbohydrates that are broken down quickly by your body, causing a spike in blood sugar followed by increased hunger levels.

Meanwhile, “low GI foods, which cause your blood sugar levels to rise and fall more slowly, can help you feel fuller for longer,” the NHS guide explains.

This article is based on information from Pensionist.

Also read: Can you eat your way to healthier skin? What to know about diet and psoriasis

Other articles

Signs Your Cortisol Levels Might Be Dangerously High

Cortisol — often called the "stress hormone" — plays a big role in your health, but too much...

Say Goodbye To Stress: These Daily Habits Can Help

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. But managing stress doesn’t have to mean a complete lifestyle overhaul.Here are...

Should you drink water even when you’re not thirsty? Here’s the truth

Do you really need to drink water even when you’re not thirsty? It’s a question many people wonder...

Can feeding allergic foods to kids prevent allergies? Experts weigh in

Could exposing young children to allergy-triggering foods actually help prevent allergies? Some researchers believe so, but experts warn...

Signs Your Cortisol Levels Might Be Dangerously High

Cortisol — often called the "stress hormone" — plays a big role in your health, but too much...

Say Goodbye To Stress: These Daily Habits Can Help

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. But managing stress doesn’t have to mean a complete lifestyle overhaul.Here are...

Should you drink water even when you’re not thirsty? Here’s the truth

Do you really need to drink water even when you’re not thirsty? It’s a question many people wonder...