Healthy eating and physical activity should be part of everyone's lifestyle - and CATELLI® products are the perfect fit.
Pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrates, and a moderate source of protein, containing essential vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrates are necessary because they provide the main source of energy for muscles, nerves and other body tissues (consider them high octane fuel for your body!). Carbohydrates also produce the glucose that your brain needs to function.
Pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrates, and a moderate source of protein, containing essential vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrates are necessary because they provide the main source of energy for muscles, nerves and other body tissues (consider them high octane fuel for your body!). Carbohydrates also produce the glucose that your brain needs to function.
Low in fatFollowing a lower fat style of eating is one of the best things you can do to improve your health. CATELLI® pasta is low in fat and most varieties contain only 1.5 grams of fat per 85 gram serving. Watch the amount of creamy and oily sauces that you use over pasta to keep the overall fat content low. Enjoy CATELLI® pasta with tomato-based sauces more often.
Contains no trans fatAll CATELLI® pasta products contain zero trans fat.
Source of 5 essential nutrientsThiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folacin, and iron. You'll find these five essential nutrients and more in all varieties of CATELLI® pasta.
Contains no sodiumCATELLI® pasta contains 0 mg of sodium per 85 gram serving.
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide recommends that you consume 6 – 8 servings of grain products each day, with at least half being whole grains.
Whole grain foods are healthy and nutritious carbohydrates because they are made with all three parts of the grain:
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| Together, the nutrients of the whole grain work to protect against heart disease, diabetes, some types of cancers, and even help with weight control. |
CATELLI® HEALTHY HARVEST® Pasta
With CATELLI® HEALTHY HARVEST® pasta, you can now enjoy whole wheat, multigrain and flax pasta that combines great taste, goodness, and convenience. Even though you probably didn’t grow up with whole grain pasta, it’s never too late to give it a try and enjoy its benefits. Once cooked, CATELLI® HEALTHY HARVEST® pasta turns lighter in colour and slips into all your favourite pasta dishes virtually unnoticed. It is simply a perfect mix of great taste and added nutritional value.
CATELLI SMART™ Pasta
If you wish to add more fibre to your diet but are strongly attached to the look and taste of traditional white pasta, give CATELLI SMART™ a try. CATELLI SMART™ pasta is a great tasting white pasta containing 3 times the fibre of traditional white pasta,resulting in 9 grams of fibre per 85 gram serving.