When we look at many weight loss meals, we will find that some people like to eat them with pasta. In our impression, noodles are high-calorie foods, and we should avoid them when we are losing weight. But why can we eat pasta when we are losing weight? So do you think pasta is a low-fat food? Let’s take a look at fitness food together!
Is pasta a low-fat food?
Pasta is a low-fat and low-sugar food, rich in fiber, and its raw material is hard wheat. This hard wheat is rich in both protein and complex carbohydrates. This kind of carbohydrate is decomposed slowly in the human body and will not cause blood sugar to rise rapidly (which is what we often call low GI). Foods with high GI values will cause blood sugar in the body to rise rapidly. At this time, the body needs to secrete insulin to lower blood sugar. Value, excessive release of insulin will increase the activity of fat synthase, increase the synthesis of fatty acids, and increase weight. Generally speaking, the more finely processed the grain, the higher the GI value. For example, the GI of wheat flour noodles is 82, while the GI of whole wheat flour noodles is only 37, and the GI of pasta is only 47.
Pasta can help us stay full longer and reduce fat synthesis. At the same time, the outer skin that has not been removed also contains more fiber, minerals and other nutrients. Therefore, eating more of these whole grain foods is more beneficial to the body and can also Help us control our weight to a certain extent. If taken before exercise, it can help burn fat and double the weight loss effect.
Delicious and reduced-fat pasta recipes
Tomato Pasta
Ingredients: 40g pasta, 150g tomatoes, 50g onions, 1 egg, 20g spinach, 200ml milk, 5g vegetable oil
Calories: about 420 calories
Method:
1. Dice tomatoes and onions and set aside.
2. Pour a little oil into the pot, first add the diced onions and fry until soft.
3. Add diced tomatoes and stir-fry until soft, then add salt and basil leaves to taste.
4. Add the cooked pasta into the pot, stir evenly with chopsticks and serve.
Pair it with milk and eggs, and you have a nutritious fat-reducing breakfast. After eating delicious and nutritious food, you will be in a good mood all morning.
Black pepper pasta
Ingredients: 50g pasta, 40g mushrooms, 50g cabbage, 60g onions, 40g bell peppers, two broccoli (for decoration), 1 egg, 5g vegetable oil, homemade black pepper sauce
Calories: about 395 calories
Method:
1. After the water boils, add a small spoonful of salt, then add the pasta and cook until it is no longer hard and take it out (about 10 minutes). Add two drops of olive oil and mix well to prevent the noodles from sticking together. (Here I cooked two pieces of broccoli together for a nice color match)
2. Wash vegetables, slice mushrooms and bell peppers; cut cabbage and onions into shreds and set aside. (Just choose the vegetables you like)
3. Pour 5g of vegetable oil into the pot. When the oil is hot, add onions, mushrooms and bell peppers and stir-fry over high heat until soft. Then add cabbage and stir-fry until soft.
4. Put the cooked pasta into the pot, then pour in the black pepper sauce made before, stir well and take it out of the pot.
5. Finally, fry an egg and put it on the plate to eat.