Pasta lover? Go plant-based!

 

There's a good chance that you have a box of pasta in your pantry. This affordable and easy-to-make dinner staple is a great source of energy (carbohydrates) and nutrients - such as iron, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, manganese, folate and selenium.

Over the years, nontraditional pastas have made their way on to the grocery store shelves. Plant-based pasta alternatives offer many health advantages. With the main ingredient being chickpeas, edamame, beans or lentils, these unconventional pasta blends are loaded with protein, fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. And without compromising taste, quality or nutritional value, nontraditional pastas offer a great alternative to traditional pasta if you are looking to boost your nutrient intake.

Here are a few plant-based pasta options:

• Explore Cuisine
• Banza
• Tolerant Organic
• Ancient Harvest POW!
• Barilla
• Modern Table

To learn more about these plant-based pasta brands, you can read more here. 

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