Why Whole Wheat Pasta?
Whole wheat pasta is a convenient way to eat whole grain. Whole grains, and the fiber they contain, have gotten a lot of buzz recently, but that attention is merited. Whole grains can dramatically improve your health. In fact, a mere three servings per day of whole grains, which is about a cup and a half, cuts risk of metabolic syndrome (which is associated with heart disease and Type II diabetes) by 30% (Foltz-Gray). Whole grains can also keep you lean and mean. A study conducted by Louisiana State University found that fiber consumption (or lack thereof) was the single greatest predictor of obesity in middle-aged women (Foltz-Gray). However, sometimes people avoid whole wheat pasta because not all brands taste good. Read on to learn about why whole grain pastas sometimes taste bad, the brands to consider, how to cook with whole grain pasta, and get a great recipe using whole grain linguine.
