6 Alternatives to pasta

6 Healthy alternatives to pasta

Lindsay POUI-DI

24 Mar 2015

updated the 4 May 2019 à 02:33

Whether you are intolerant to gluten or you wish to keep an eye on your figure, here are some different choices to replace paste, without still feeling hungry.

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Corn
Corn possesses antioxidising properties that protect the cells of the body against cellular ageing.
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Lentils
Lentils belong to the leguminous family. They are rich in fibre. A high-fibre diet is scientifically associated with a decreased risk of developing colon cancer and also brings a sensation of fast and long-term satiety.
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Potatoes
Potatoes are a source of essential slow-burning sugars. Consume them with leguminous or high-fibre vegetables as their high glycemic index favours fat storage.
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Quinoa
This small seed is rich in fibre and nutrients. With its slight taste of hazelnut, it perfectly accompanies meat and fish.
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Salsify
Salsify belongs to the family of root vegetables; just like lentils, they are an important source of fibre. A part of the sugars of salsify is a compound of insulin, a non digestible sugar that favours the development of beneficial bacteria for intestinal health.
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Chickpeas
Chickpeas belong to the leguminous family, are rich in vegetable proteins and fibres, and are low-fat. What more could we ask for?

We adore pasta! Rich in complex carbohydrates, they provide the body with long-lasting energy. However, it is better not to eat white pasta every day – they’re made from refined wheat flour and contain few vitamins, minerals and fibre. Besides, their glycemic index is high, which implies that they quickly increase blood sugar, favouring fat storage.

WHOLEGRAIN CEREALS

Potatoes, rice, bread, and cereal belong, just like pastas, to the family of starchy foods. They thus represent an important source of slow-burning sugars essential to the body’s health. Opt for wholegrain versions, as their glycemic index is lower than refined ones. In addition, wholegrain cereals contain many more key nutrients for your health.

GLUTEN-FREE FOODS

Some of us also have to avoid pasta because we are intolerant to gluten (celiac disease), or because we are hypersensitive to the big molecule found in wheat and numerous cereals. Hence, all the food presented in the gallery above are 100% gluten-free.

Bon appétit!

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