PASTA: Good or Bad? During the anti-starch explosion, pasta took
a severe beating. But pasta is GOOD! Here’s why: The Nutrition
Facts One cup of cooked spaghetti has approximately 220
calories, 1 gram of fat and no cholesterol. Most pastas on the
market are enriched with iron, too. Whole-grain pastas contain
about the same calories as regular pasta but have more protein,
fiber and vitamins. As an added bonus, all that protein and
fiber means that you’ll feel more satisfied by eating less. Your
choices don’t stop at whole wheat; other whole-grain pastas
include brown rice, corn and soba. These varieties often come
with added fiber, protein or omega-3 fats. The reason that low-
carb promoters bashed pasta is actually the main reason it’s so
good for you! Pasta is great source of carbohydrate, the body’s
(and the brain's) primary source of energy. So instead of
looking at pasta as the enemy, embrace it as a vital energy
source. The trick is to make pasta part of a varied diet.
Portion control is most important. E