Themed Feature # 9 - Pasta

"Pasta is a type of noodle and is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine, with the first reference dating to 1154. It is also commonly used to refer to the variety of pasta dishes. Typically pasta is made from an unleavened dough of a durum wheat flour mixed with water and formed into sheets or various shapes, then cooked and served in any number of dishes. It can be made with flour from other cereals or grains, and eggs may be used instead of water. Pastas may be divided into two broad categories, dried (pasta secca) and fresh (pasta fresca). Chicken eggs frequently dominate as the source of the liquid component in fresh pasta." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasta Full article

"There are several health benefits to consuming pasta, especially whole wheat pasta. Whole wheat is low in calories and contains considerable amounts of minerals including, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium and manganese.

"Pasta contains complex carbohydrates which release energy slowly compared to sugar, providing energy for a longer time. Pasta also contains a small amount of sodium, and has no cholesterol. Furthermore, assorted pastas are rich in essential nutrients, such as iron and vitamin B.  Another benefit to eating pasta is that it provides niacin for the body. This vitamin is essential for bodily functions, such as converting carbohydrates into glucose, which produces energy for the body. Enriched pasta also contains folic acid that is beneficial for child-bearing women. Folic acid is needed for the proper growth of cells and development of the embryo. For these reasons, pasta is advantageous to people who have weight problems and it will help them to retain good health."



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