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20.07.2023 - 21:25 / bhg.com
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Move over, zoodles. There’s a new noodle on the block, and it’s got nothing to do with wheat. These up-and-coming pastas are made with fruits, veggies, and plant-based proteins, and they’re so popular that Whole Foods named them one of its 2023 food trends.
That’s obviously good news for people who have gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or a wheat allergy—but what if that's not you? Is there still good reason to add non-wheat noodles to your diet? The answer is yes, especially if you want to boost the fiber and protein content of your meals.
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Peruse the pasta aisle in your store, and you’ll see alternative pastas made with ingredients like chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, brown rice, cassava, heart of palm, spaghetti squash, and even green bananas. There are definitely still some benefits to picking these up, even if wheat's not a problem for your diet.
“They may have slightly higher amounts of protein and fiber than wheat pasta,” says Nichole Dandrea-Russert, M.S., R.D.N., the dietitian behind Purely Planted, and the author of The Fiber Effect. Some may also have fewer calories than traditional pasta.
Take, for instance, pasta made from legumes. This choice can have up to six grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein per two ounces of dry pasta. Compare that to a whole wheat spaghetti, which has about seven grams of fiber and eight grams of protein. These benefits make it much easier to maintain a well-balanced diet.
«Protein aids with satiety and supports lean muscle mass, while fiber helps stabilize blood sugar, makes you feel fuller longer, and plays a role in overall gut health,” says Karman Meyer, R.D.N., dietitian and author of The Everything DASH Diet Meal Prep
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