Pasta benefits and side effects

Pasta – it's a tricky subject. For some, a bowl of cheese-topped spaghetti bolognese is the ultimate comfort food with every right to its place on the meal plan.

For others, it's a guilt-ridden sign that January's healthy eating initiative is veering wildly off-course.

Pasta's been trendy, demonised (remember spiralisers?) and everything in-between, making for a confusing landscape in which to make the best decision for your long-term nutrition plan.

With this in mind, we're diving head first into the world of pasta with a little expert help from Harley Street-based registered nutritionist, Clarissa Lenherr.

What is pasta?

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Let's go back to basics, shall we? Pasta is a type of noodle made from durum wheat, originating from Italy. It can be made in a variety of shapes, ranging from tiny rice-like grains to long, thin strands and more unusual shapes like bows, twirls and shells.

Pasta can either be sold fresh or dried, and is most commonly available in refined or wholegrain varieties.

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