New Study Shows Pasta Consumption as Part of the Mediterranean Diet is linked to a Lower BMI
In a study, Italian scientists have concluded that eating pasta as part of the Mediterranean Diet is linked to a lower BMI. The study examined more than 23,000 people and found that when people ate pasta, they were more likely to stick to a healthy diet and less likely to be obese. Pasta consumption also correlated with the intake of other healthy foods like olive oil, tomatoes, onions, and rice.
Aside from helping people reduce their risk of obesity, the Mediterranean Diet has many other health benefits, including a decreased risk of heart disease and cancer. The Mediterranean Diet prominently features pasta, primarily because of its ease of complementing other Mediterranean Diet foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils and olive oil.
In addition to contributing to a low BMI, pasta contains plenty of other healthy nutrients, including calcium, potassium, fiber, and folic acid. It also has health benefits like a low glycemic index, low sodium, no cholesterol, and contributes to energy sustainment. Each of these benefits helps to make pasta a healthy meal choice, so you shouldn’t hesitate when deciding whether or not to order that pasta dish.
For full pasta nutritional information and further information about the Mediterranean Diet, visit ourPasta Nutrition page. The full study is available to read in Nutrition & Diabetes.
