Pasta - Energy Endurance Food

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Most pastas are high in complex carbohydrates which take longer to digest, giving you endurance energy instead of quick boost of energy. This is why pasta is popular among runners, bikers and professional athletes. When eating pasta, eat the one that is made with durum wheat or whole wheat because it takes longer to digest, releasing a steady flow of energy.

Carbohydrates are important for energy because about 50 percent of the body’s source of energy is from carbohydrates, depending on how active you are the percentage may vary. You can survive a long time without carbohydrates because your body can convert fat and protein into glucose. The bad thing about this is that the energy from fat and protein are not as efficient as energy from carbohydrates.

Pastas are affordable and most are low in fat, pastas in the United States are usually enriched with B-vitamins, iron and folic acid for a healthier meal. The pasta that isn’t enriched with vitamins is the one made with whole grain wheat which has more fiber and protein, about 7 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein per serving.

In general, there are 2 main types of pasta, macaroni and noodles. The differences between the two is that noodles are made from durum (a more refined version of semolina) and macaroni is made from unprocessed semolina and water.

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