LEGUME AND WHOLE-GRAIN PASTA PROFILE
Plant-based pasta portions weigh in heavy on the healthy scale. That’s because they retain the nutritional components of the plants they’re made from. Not only is each pasta on our list a natural source of nutrients such as iron and calcium, but they’re also excellent plant-based sources of complex carbs and protein.
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- Fiber is only found in plant-based foods.
- Plant foods contain zero cholesterol.
- Whole grains and legumes are low in saturated fat.
- Plant-based plates of pasta are low in empty calories.
- In fact, plant-based pasta shares many of the same health benefits of traditional pasta.
But don’t think plant-based pasta is all-the-rage only with the vegetarian and vegan crowd. Pasta lovers everywhere are swapping traditional noodles with the occasional plant-based option. It’s a smart swap without sacrificing flavor, quality and consistency, or nutrition.
