And 3 Choices if You Want Something Closer to the Real Thing
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Pasta substitutes like ancient grains or spiraled vegetables are also great options.
It also covers tips for incorporating these options into your diet.
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Ancient Whole Grains
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Ancient whole grains are another great alternative to pasta.
More common grains, such asquinoa, have become popular in recent years.
Less common options, at least for Americans, are farro andsorghum.
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Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is often used to replace pasta.
It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that is perfect for tomato-based sauces.
The squash flesh becomes stringy when cooked and looks a lot like spaghetti; hence the name.
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It can be used as a lower-carb, more nutrient-rich version of some of your pasta favorites.
There is another difference you might welcome too.
Steam the ribbons so that they taste and feel like regular pasta.
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Enjoy a serving size of 1 1/2 cups of cooked veggie ribbons for only 15 grams of carbs.
Here are a few guidelines for making healthier choices on pasta night.
That’s important for people with diabetes who need to keep their blood sugar levels in check.
The options are helpful for people who need to avoid gluten, too.
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