Does pasta make you fat?, the nutritionist's answers
An average portion, equal to about 80 grams, rarely exceeds 400 calories. But be careful with condiments and other sources of carbohydratesDoes pasta make you fat?
Pasta delights the palate, satisfies the mind and can easily , if consumed in moderation, be part of a person's normal diet without risking making them fat .
An average portion of pasta , equal to about 80 grams, seasoned with fresh tomato and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in fact rarely exceeds 400 calories .
A fairly common mistake that has led to this commonplace is to eat another source of carbohydrates, such as bread, at the same meal . In this case we will have as a direct consequence an overproduction of insulin , the anabolic and lipogenic hormone par excellence.
A benevolent expedient for digestion and metabolism is to combine pasta with vegetables . Vegetable fibers would slow down and at the same time reduce the absorption of carbohydrates from pasta.
A rational choice also suggests, among the various types of pasta, the wholemeal one which, being rich in fibre, has a lower glycemic index than the common durum wheat semolina pasta and a greater satiating power , a convenient aid for not overdoing the portions .
It is also important to remind the sworn enemies of the first course that good quality pasta not only contains carbohydrates but boasts a moderate protein content which often reaches 14%.
Doctor Pietro Senette – Nutritionist