Collectively, US consumers eat 5.95 billion pounds of pasta every year, according to theNational Pasta Association.
Forgetting to include vegetables inpasta dishescan result in people missing out on satiating fiber and health-supporting micronutrients as well.
Minimal ingredients is the name of the game when picking your pasta sauce.
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Herbs and spices should be used instead of artificial or “natural” unspecified flavors.
And whenever possible, preservatives should be kept to a minimum.
Great Value Alfredo Pasta Sauce
The Walmart brand’sAlfredo sauceisn’t the best option for your health.
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Thickeners are added, soybean oil is used instead of olive oil, and there are added sugars.
Unfortunately, this ingredient is linked to some unsavory health outcomes, including anincreased risk of obesity.
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