Welcome to the National Pasta Association
For generations, pasta has been a part of family traditions from weeknight meals to holiday feasts. From lasagna to light linguine dishes the recipe possibilities are endless. Make pasta tonight and create a family tradition that will last for years to come.
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Busy families continue to search for foods that are healthy, satisfying and economical - and they do not need to look further than the pasta aisle. As a virtually fat free and salt free food, pasta is a healthy meal option for consumers. Also, as a food that is low on the Glycemic Index (GI) - low GI foods are digested more slowly - pasta naturally satisfies hunger longer without spiking blood sugar levels. |
In response to the new Food Pyramid launched in 2005, consumers are looking for ways to add more whole grains and other nutrients to their diets. With the introduction of nutritionally enhanced pasta varieties such as whole wheat, whole grain, pasta with omega-3 and high fiber pasta, there are now more options than ever for consumers to enjoy healthy and economical meals the whole family will love.
Latest News
Don't Rule Out Pasta (4/29/2008)
Despite a recent bad reputation, it's probably not the pasta that's making you fat. All carbs got hit pretty hard in recent years, identified as the culprits in weight gain. Recently, that dietary advice was fine-tuned a bit to encourage choosing whole-grain versions dubbed "quality carbs" such as brown rice, whole-grain breads and whole-wheat pastas. That's because the fiber in whole-grain foods slows down absorption a bit, therefore tempering or preventing the sugar rush blamed for depositing body fat. more.
Beneo Explores Carbohydrates for Weight Management (4/23/2008)
Carbohydrates could be set to play an important role in weight management and the fight against obesity, said experts at the 1st European Beneo Scientific Symposium in Brussels.
Carbohydrates, which provide about 50 per cent of the average energy intake, play an important role in metabolism, and are known to influence insulin levels, and hormones related to appetite, hunger and satiety. more.