The “al dente” way, an Italian trademark, isn’t just tastier, it’s also healthier.
Contrary to many speculations, pasta possesses all the nutritional qualities to be part of a healthy and balanced diet, especially when consumed “al dente.”
Why Is Everyone Talking About the Pasta Diet?
Compared to well-cooked pasta, for example, “al dente” boasts a lower glycemic index. Thanks to this, the starches it contains are assimilated more slowly, reducing the overall glycemic load of the meal.
Below are five reasons why eating it “al dente” is good for health and helps with weight management.
1. Provides Greater Satiety
The starch in “al dente” pasta is converted into sugars more slowly, providing energy and a sense of fullness that lasts longer.
2. Helps With Weight Management
Its firmer texture encourages slower chewing and triggers the release of hormones that signal fullness. Opting for “al dente” is an excellent strategy to reduce portion sizes and consume fewer carbs.
3. Benefits Gut Health
Cooking pasta “al dente” transforms its starch into resistant starch, which, once in the intestines, acts like fiber, facilitating the production of short-chain fatty acids — nutrients that combat inflammation.
4. Facilitates Digestion
It is more digestible than well-cooked pasta because it’s chewed more slowly, facilitating the digestive processes.
5. Controls Glycemic Spikes
The starches release glucose into the bloodstream more gradually, thus preventing glycemic spikes that can, in the long run, contribute to weight gain, obesity, metabolic disorders, type 2 diabetes, and various other conditions.
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This article first appeared on grazia.it — Author: Angela Altomare
