Is wholewheat pasta a good staple?

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LadyGauche
LadyGauche Posts: 36 Member
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I'm new at this weight loss (and indeed, cooking) thing so I'm hoping for a bit of advice.

One of my new favourite quick meals is to put a nest of wholewheat noodles in a saucepan of boiling water and chuck in broccoli and cauliflower, then after draining and adding pre-cooked chicken as a quick, 5 minute meal I can make on my lunch break or when I'm short on time. I'll add different veggies and meat depending on what I feel like, but this has become a staple of mine and something I enjoy. The noodles help me "like" it I think ha.

I know food isn't inherently "good" or "bad" but is it alright to eat pasta (even wholewheat pasta) every day? I love pasta and I love noodles, I just worry that means I'm doing something wrong lol.

Thanks for your help!

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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    I'm not a pasta eater. But if it fits in your calories and it sounds like you are using it to eat healthier. I say consider it a staple for you. As long as it's not thrice daily with cream sauce :wink:
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
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    Sure, if it fits your calorie and nutritional needs. I love pasta and have it often.
  • hydrostation
    hydrostation Posts: 37 Member
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    Pasta is fine as a source for carbs. I personally prefer regular pasta over whole wheat or brown rice pasta just because I don't like the texture.
  • divcara
    divcara Posts: 79 Member
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    Yes, I think so! That is one of my favorite go to meals as well because of how simple it is. I use 2oz (2.5oz when I'm working out intensely) whole grain pasta, boneless/skinless chicken, and then whatever veggies I have - broccoli, cauliflower...or I'll use those bags of broccoli slaw or brussel sprout slaw or pre-chopped onions, less time and energy than chopping things. Throw it all in a skillet. Sometimes I'll add balsamic vinegar, or hot sauce and mustard, or coconut amino, or srirchia, or nutritional yeast for a "cheese" flavor. I lost a lot of weight having a lot of meals with that!!
  • acbraswell
    acbraswell Posts: 238 Member
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    I love whole wheat pasta. Semi-high in calories, but great source of fiber and bulk up a meal to keep me full longer. Be sure to weigh the dry pasta and only eat 1 serving. Sometimes I'll even weigh out a half-portion if I have lots of other good fiber sources.
  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
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    i cant stomach whole wheat pasta. Its just not for me.. if you like it eat it. I make a lot of fresh pasta.. i want pasta and bread pretty much at every meal. Thanks Italian immigrant family.
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
    edited September 2016
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    Yep! Your meal sounds similar to some favorites of mine. Just make sure your portion size of pasta is reasonable and you're good to go!

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