Your choice should have at least 2.5 grams of fiber per serving and not more than 3 grams of fat per serving. Pasta Pasta is a good source of vitamins and minerals as well as fiber and other protein. Always cook pasta uncovered at a rapid boil. It should be firm, especially if you plan to use the pasta in other dishes where further cooking is planned. Choose different types of pastas to avoid boredom.
Pasta comes in every conceivable shape and size.
Pasta is great cold mixed with raw vegetables such as carrot, onion, celery, green pepper, black olives or any of your favorite vegetables. Use a light or no fat dressing and keep covered in refrigerator for snacking or lunchtime. Fruit Most experts agree that you should eat at least three fruit servings a day. The servings can be in the form of whole, fresh fruit, canned, frozen, or juiced. Try to use only whole fruit choices, especially when buying juice, which may have lots of added sugars.