Description

Pasta consists of complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are digested in the body longer. Pasta, has a low Glycemic index. High glycemic index foods raise blood sugar at a higher rate. Low glycemic index foods raise blood sugar at a slower speed and provide energy to the body in a steady slowly-released manner. Accordingly, sugar and fat storage in the body is restricted. In a balanced nutritional diet, low glycemic index foods should be preferred. Using the GI (glycemic) index can help you choose foods and snacks that keep your blood sugar stable, which can prevent dips in energy, mood swings, irritability and other undesirable effects. Pasta also contains trace amounts of oil and a large part of this oil is linoleic acid which is essential for the body. All of our pasta is made with 100% Durum Wheat. Durum Wheat has a LOW Glycemic index and is therefore healthy for you and will not make you gain weight if eaten in moderation.