“Is it even legal?” : 6 ways to prepare healthy pasta for weight loss

Spaghetti, farfalle, shellfish, fettuccine… All of them are hearty, tasty and easy to prepare, so is it any wonder that it is so difficult to do without them during the diet? However, it is not necessary to eat pasta only in a cheat meal – there are several tricks that will allow you to make it part of a healthy lifestyle.

It is high in calories, contains no fiber, is absorbed at lightning speed and quickly raises blood sugar levels. So forget the white flour pasta – look for one made with whole grains, like peas.

It contains healthy fats that keep you feeling full longer and antioxidants your body needs to fight inflammation.

Don’t know what to replace it with? Grab a vegan tip: nutritional yeast (it’s not at all the same as the brewer’s yeast we’re used to!) will make pasta taste cheesy and slightly nutty. They also contain beta-glucan, which helps lower cholesterol, while cheese raises it.

Spinach, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower, green beans – almost all are combined with pasta. And they’re all loaded with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, which we all need to maintain a healthy metabolism. Plus, vegetables will help you stay full longer, reducing your daily calorie intake.

It goes great with whole-grain pasta, so don’t be afraid to add chicken or beef to your plate (and if you’re vegetarian, tofu or mushrooms).

Avoid sour cream and cream sauces – use fresh herbs and vegetables instead. For example, fry a finely chopped onion and a clove of garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil, then add two medium tomatoes to it, after removing them from the skin, and simmer everything for 15 minutes. To make the sauce smooth, beat it in a blender.

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