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Contains inulin
Inulin is a type of carbohydrate, extracted from chicory root, and is recognized by Health Canada as a plant-based source of dietary fibre1. Think of inulin as a long chain, with each link in the chain being fructose (a type of sugar naturally found in food). Because of its length, inulin doesn’t get digested by the enzymes in our stomach. This gives inulin a number of nutrition benefits:2,3
- Inulin makes it all the way down to our colon. There it acts as a prebiotic, that is, it stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract.
- Inulin has minimal impact on blood sugar levels, and may be suitable for people with diabetes.
- Inulin only contains 1.5 calories per gram versus 4 calories per gram typically found in other carbohydrates.
- Inulin may increase the absorption of calcium.
- Inulin adds the benefits of dietary fibre to the food.
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 More fibre
CATELLI SMART pasta is a great tasting white pasta containing 2 ½ times the fibre of traditional white pasta, resulting in 8 grams of fibre per 85 gram serving.
Different types of fibre bring different health benefits. Foods rich in certain types of soluble fibre (like oats and beans) may help lower blood cholesterol levels4. On the other hand, foods rich in insoluble fibre (like wheat bran) help ease constipation and keep you regular5. Vegetables, fruit, cereals and many other foods contain a mix of both soluble and insoluble fibre. Overall, eating a high fibre diet can help to lower the risk for heart disease 6,7, type 2 diabetes8, and even help with appetite and weight control 9.
CATELLI SMART pasta with inulin can help you meet your overall recommended daily intake for fibre.
Try one of our CATELLI SMART pasta recipes for an easy, nutritious and delicious way to help you and your family meet your day’s quota for fibre.
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Low in fat
Following a lower fat style of eating is one of the best things you can do to improve your health. CATELLI SMART pasta is low in fat and contains 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 SMART pasta with tomato-based sauces more often. Add these recipes to your list of family favourites. |
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Contains no trans fat
Like all CATELLI pasta products, CATELLI SMART pasta contains zero trans fat. |
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Source of 5 essential nutrients
Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folacin, and iron. You'll find these five essential nutrients and more in CATELLI SMART pasta. |
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Contains no sodium
CATELLI SMART pasta contains 0 mg of sodium per 85 gram serving. |
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