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- Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced diet, and pasta can be a great source.
- Lisa Valente, a registered dietitian, shared five ways to make your pasta dishes even healthier.
- These include adding protein and vegetables and choosing the least processed jarred sauces.
The myth that carbs are bad for you has been circulating for years, but a registered dietitian told Business Insider that pasta can actually be a delicious part of a healthy diet.
Thanks to the popularity of diets from Atkins to keto, which exclude carbohydrates in favor of protein and high-fat foods, carbs have been wrongly painted as the unhealthy cause of weight gain and insulin resistance. But most experts agree that carbs are an important part of a healthy diet, particularly nutrient-dense whole foods, and have benefits including providing energy.
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