 Pasta
and Partners
Pasta meals are easy to prepare, economical, and always
delicious. And something more: they’re a great way to get many
healthy, nutritious foods into your diet. If you choose healthy
partners, watch portion sizes, and are careful with the sauce,
you’ll find it's not that hard to scale the new food pyramid:
Partners in the food pyramid. What's an easy way to incorporate
the food groups of the nutrition pyramid in one dish? Pair up
your pasta! When combined with healthy “partners,” pasta can
provide the foundation for a nutrient-rich, low-fat diet that
supports an active lifestyle.
Healthy accompaniments include:
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Vegetables
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Fish
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Olive oil
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Tomato sauce
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Legumes (beans)
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Lean cuts of poultry and meat
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Low-fat cheese
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