Sunday, April 6, 2014

I Was Taking A Chance Here


Yesterday my husband came home famished from his all day track meet.  I asked him if he wanted some spaghetti and meatballs.  He said "yes, but don't sneak in any whole grain or fake white pasta."  His insisted he was not in the mood to "try" anything and does not like the texture of whole grain or high fiber pasta.  However I had just bought some high fiber pasta and was eager to try it out, so I decided just to go with it. 

I used the "Dreamfields" brand which I heard was the closest in taste and texture to regular white pasta but with 5 grams of fiber per serving.  He actually loved it and did not notice a difference in taste.  He figured it out when he saw me sneaking to take some pictures.  I always prefer whole grain and a short ingredients list, but if you have a picky eater here are some options.  Check out the comparisons below.



Type of Pasta
Nutrition
Ingredients List
High Fiber

5 g of Fiber

No Whole Grains
High Fiber, some whole grains
6 g of Fiber
Some Whole Grains - but not 100%
100% Whole Grain
5 g of Fiber



Short Ingredients List is Best
Whole grains provide antioxidants and aid in digestion and improving cholesterol levels.
White Pasta
2 g of Fiber
No Whole Grains