Italian scientists have shown that the paste does not contribute to obesity

We have good news for all lovers of pasta and Italian cuisine! In the most recent studies conducted epidemiology I.R.C.C.S Neuromed Institute's Department in Pozzillo, it has been proven that the use of paste is not associated with obesity. So, in what quantities and subject to any rules, you will be able to enjoy their favorite carbohydrate?

So, latest research It proved that the use of the paste does not contribute to obesity. Moreover, it is associated with a decrease body mass index (BMI).

Body mass index - the value used to determine compliance with the human masses to its growth and thus assess whether the mass insufficient normal or excessive. BMI is important in determining the indications for treatment.

The survey of more than 23 000 Department of Epidemiology I.R.C.C.S Neuromed Institute showed that this component of many Italian dishes associated with decreased likelihood of abdominal obesity.

Abdominal obesity - type of obesity in which body fat is mainly formed in the abdomen. This is the most unfavorable type of obesity that most often occurs in men.

However, before considering these conclusions as a license to eat pasta in unlimited quantities, it is worth noting that no studies explicitly states that it is the use of the paste results in a decrease in body mass index - only that these two facts in some way connected. That is, the use of the paste should be considered taking into account the habits peculiar to the Italians.

Study author George Paunis (George Pounis) says that on the basis of the anthropometric data participants and their eating habits, it was concluded the false connection between the use of the paste mass and an increase in body. Moreover, the data suggest that the use of the paste according to the individual needs helps the formation of a healthy body mass index, waist smaller volume and a more balanced ratio of the volume of the waist to the volume hips.

The researchers attribute this to the fact that the type of food Italians refers to a Mediterranean diet, which is considered the ideal diet for a long and healthy life.

Those who have at least once been in Italy and went to cafes and restaurants, or has been invited to the home dinner, know that the pasta - it's just one of the dishes on the dinner table, so it is usually Italians eat small portions.

Standard lunch may consist of a salad with lots of fresh herbs and vegetables, a light vegetable soup (minestrone). Or it may be ravioli in broth (optionally with meat), meat or seafood, and a small portion of the paste in the form of a dessert or fruit pie.

Hot summer may be a perfect complement glass of white wine, diluted with cold water. Thus, in the diet of Italians present large amounts of fiber and complex carbohydrates, protein and fat correct.

It is also worth noting how Italians use pasta. It is not "cooked makaroshek, add butter and poured ketchup all this, but more." The most popular option - pasta with tomato sauce (not ketchup!), Garlic, fresh basil and canned tuna, plus a bit of parmesan. There is just an incredible amount of pasta recipes with vegetables, meat, seafood and delicious sauces: basil pesto and pinioley (pine nuts pine), arugula pesto and walnut pesto parsley.

Not in vain in front of marathons and triathlons arrange so-called pasta-party. Firstly, it is very tasty! Secondly, eaten the paste turns into energy reserves that will sustain you throughout the race. And now there was also a "Third" - as it turned out, the paste can be enjoyed without harm to the figures, and without remorse - of course, not forgetting the least.

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