Barilla Plus Pasta
I’m not sure I’ve shared this before, but I have totally brainwashed myself to eat healthy, balanced meals (and snacks) no matter what. As I was preparing the chicken pasta I mentioned a few days ago on Twitter, I realized that some of you may not be aware of all the little secrets my brainwashing has lead me to discover over the years.
Since being brainwashed allows me to totally negate the actual taste of food (kidding) I often substitute traditional recipe ingredients for healthier ones. One of my common substitutions is to use protein enriched pasta instead of white flour pasta. The best one I’ve found is Barilla Plus. 
It’s a multi-grain pasta with a profile that allows you to create a nutritionally-balanced meal instead of the typical fast absorbing, carbohydrate loaded, blood-sugar spike that you normally receive from traditional pasta. Barilla Plus has a balanced profile and healthy ingredients that are naturally rich in protein and fiber, but still provides the taste you (or at least I) expect from your favorite pasta meals.
I will admit that I don’t really remember the taste of white flour pasta…
I’ve included a profile comparison chart for you to review below. If you end up trying it, let me know what you think!
Jes Reynolds holds a B.S. in Kinesiology, is a personal trainer, online fitness teacher, and
Personally, I’ve been eating Whole Foods 365 brand whole wheat linguine with pretty good results. As a one time lover of white flour pasta (not at the Jes level of perfection), I can attest that the real trick is to switch your taste buds. I now prefer whole wheat items to their white counterparts. There’s more taste. There is also not a sugar rush which, until you have *not* experienced it, you don’t realize is actually a downer.
I like these tips. Give us one for protein bars. Also, I’ve been wondering if there is a more effective way to tie my shoes.
Bud Gibson
27 Jan 09 at 2:29 pm