Rome, 25 October. (Health Adnkronos) – Spaghetti, mezze sleeves or lasagne, today is the day of Pasta that celebrates one of the symbols of Italian food “which has real origins. Already 10 thousand years ago there were primitive men using, even if indiscriminately, grains. Afterwards man managed to select those grains which were most suitable for a good diet, until he got wheat flour to mix with water for bread The first type of focaccia to be made and cooked on hot stones, all this before he discovered the benefits of cooking in boiling water. The psychologist Mauro Minelli, professor of dietetics and nutrition at Lum University, explains this to Adnkronos Salute.
But what are the nutritional properties and benefits that pasta brings to our lives? “It is always worth remembering that, in all forms, from wheels to farfalle, pasta is always first in the list of essential foods, even more so if we start with the assumption that 45- 60% of daily calories come. from absorbing carbohydrates, better – warns Minelli – if there are complex carbohydrates like those that come from starch, especially suitable for releasing energy gradually vitamins and mineral salts”.
Five expert tips for eating pasta without the guilt and fear of the scales. “An issue that often raises doubts is when it is better to eat pasta: 1) Ideally, it is sensible to eat it for lunch. management of snacks; 2) It is also possible to enjoy it for dinner, perhaps in small portions and with vegetables and light spices to avoid glycemic spikes during the night”. Regarding calorie management: 3) “Pasta is not an enemy to the diet, if it is consumed in the right quantities and with balanced temperaments. Choose – recommends Minelli – controlled portions, around 80 grams per person; 4) Prefer condiments such as extra oil Golden olive oil, vegetables and proteins derived from lean foods will allow you to create a tasty and nutritious meal without affecting the calorie balance; 5) The quality of the pasta is also guaranteed: the products of the Italian supply chain, bronze drawn and slowly dried, guarantee its better consistency and authentic taste, making each dish a small masterpiece of tradition us”.
