Healthy Pasta Popular in Global

Global Pasta Consumption to Increase
Over the years, pasta remained an important part of every dinner table for weekday meals as well as for weekend feasts, worldwide. This is primarily driven by growing number of nuclear families and the need for faster cooked meals. Factors such as high nutritional content, easy-to-prepare, longer life, and versatility are resulting in increased consumption of pasta across the globe, even in the Middle Eastern and African regions.

The United States and Europe dominate the world pasta market accounting for 60% of the consumption, as stated by the new market research report on Pasta market. Per capita consumption of pasta varies among different regions, across the world. While, the people in Japan consume approximately 1.8 kilograms of pasta per year, the people in Italy consume as high as 28.6 kilograms of pasta each year. Pasta is the staple food among the population in Italy and neighboring European countries such as, Switzerland, Greece, and France and Russia, among others. Americans too prefer pasta to a great extent, with per capita consumption reaching 8.9 kilograms per year in the US in 2008.

Why Pasta is so Popular
1. Carbohydrates is a key ingredient in healthy eating. scientists and governments divide the calories in this way: 45-60% from carbohydrates, 25-30% from fats, and 15-20% from proteins. Carbohydrates like pasta provide glucose, the crucial fuel for your brain and muscles. Pasta is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which provide a slow release of energy. Slow-release carbohydrates may also have benefit for healthy longevity as well as physical and cognitive performance.

2. Pasta is very low in sodium and cholesterol-free. Per cup, enriched varieties provide a good source of several essential nutrients, including iron and several B-vitamins. Whole wheat pasta can provide up to 25% of daily fiber requirements in every one-cup portion. also offers an additional boost of fiber, disease-fighting antioxidants and important nutrients like magnesium and vitamin E.

3. Whole wheat pasta is a perfect foundation for healthy, nutritious and satisfying meals: Pasta is generally eaten with nutrient-dense food partners.  “Pasta partners” full of nutrients include: Fiber-filled vegetables and beans;Heart-healthy fish and vegetable oils;Antioxidant-rich tomato sauce;Protein-packed cheese, poultry and lean meats.

4. Enriched pasta is fortified with folic acid – essential for women of child-bearing age. FDA regulations require enriched grain products to contain this essential vitamin. A serving of dry pasta supplies the equivalent of roughly 100 micrograms of folic acid, or 25% of the recommended daily intake.

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