The Claim
Consumption of low-starch high-fiber pasta results in a 32% lower postprandial glucose area under the curve compared to white rice, indicating a reduced glycemic response.
What the research says
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Eating pasta made with low starch and high fiber leads to a smaller rise in blood sugar after a meal compared to eating white rice, making it a better choice for managing blood glucose levels.
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Low-starch high-fiber pasta reduces postprandial glucose response more effectively than white rice, with a 32% lower area under the curve, suggesting it may serve as a superior carbohydrate alternative to high-glycemic staples in mixed meals.
This pasta has less of the easy-to-digest carbs and more fiber, which makes it take longer for your body to break down and absorb the sugar from it. As a result, sugar enters your bloodstream more slowly, so your blood sugar doesn't spike as high after eating.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Impact of low-starch high-fiber pasta on postprandial blood glucose.
This study found that a special kind of pasta with less starch and more fiber causes a much smaller spike in blood sugar after eating than white rice — about 32% less. So if you want to keep your blood sugar stable, this pasta is a better choice than rice.
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