Pasta is one of my absolute favorite foods to eat! However, many of the traditional pasta dishes contain an overwhelming amount of calories and fat, stopping me from enjoying it. After reading articles, watching informative shows, and searching the grocery store, I have found the perfect substitute for pasta: tofu noodles! I know it sounds anything but appetizing; however, it tastes EXACTLY like regular noodles, and has only 20 calories per serving!! This is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy pasta. For my recipe today, I made my entire family pesto pasta. For the pesto sauce, I used basil, fat-free ricotta cheese, reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper. This recipe has only 177 calories whereas the average pesto pasta has 564 calories! This is definitely a much better option.
As I do every day, I researched more today. I learned the importance of snacking throughout the day. By eating pre-planned snacks throughout the day, you lessen your chances of eating poorly for the rest of the day. Snacks help keep you energized and not hungry. Contrary to what many people think, healthy snacking throughout the day will not be a component of weight gain.
RANDOM FACT: There are more than 600 pasta shapes produced worldwide!
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