[LakeMountD]

The stuff tastes great and it has like 13 grams of protein and 350mg of omega-3 per serving! I just started seeing it at Publix, it is in a yellowish container.

[Moyer]

Barilla Plus ?

I'm gonna try to get my family to switch to this. I tried it too and it's almost impossible to tell the difference between it and regular Barilla.

[D_town]

Been eating it for a couple months. Awesome pasta!

[sly]

I have also been eating it for about 2 months now, awesome nutrient profile and great taste, even has flax seeds in it.

[Enigma76]

Same here. Makes me almost not kinda possibly feel too guilty eating pasta.

[40-yard dash_2]

Yep, some good pasta.

[shootmeagain]

I'm not familar with this product specifically, so this comment may or may not apply... but I've noticed that several companies are producing multi-grain and or whole-wheat blend pastas.

The key there being that idea of a 'blend.' One company sells a product with 'whole grain wheat' in big lettering across the front with 'blend pasta' in smaller letters. A close look at the ingredients show that it is simply standard-fare samolnella pasta with some whole grain wheat added (the last ingredient on the label.)

You might want to re-check the label and see if you aren't basically eating just regular old spaghetti or penne with some additions. Of course, there are several whole wheat/whole grain options, including some organic pastas; but I'd want a second look at the label of the multi-grain. Hopefully it's 'as advertised.'

[Enigma76]

Originally Posted by shootmeagain

I'm not familar with this product specifically, so this comment may or may not apply... but I've noticed that several companies are producing multi-grain and or whole-wheat blend pastas.

The key there being that idea of a 'blend.' One company sells a product with 'whole grain wheat' in big lettering across the front with 'blend pasta' in smaller letters. A close look at the ingredients show that it is simply standard-fare samolnella pasta with some whole grain wheat added (the last ingredient on the label.)

You might want to re-check the label and see if you aren't basically eating just regular old spaghetti or penne with some additions. Of course, there are several whole wheat/whole grain options, including some organic pastas; but I'd want a second look at the label of the multi-grain. Hopefully it's 'as advertised.'

Tell me what you think of this...(new pasta I found)

[LakeMountD]

Originally Posted by Enigma76

Same here. Makes me almost not kinda possibly feel too guilty eating pasta.

Why would you feel guilty anyways? The GI on pasta is anywhere from 38-46 depending on what kind it is. That is very low GI.

[Giantz11]

Why would you feel guilty anyways? The GI on pasta is anywhere from 38-46 depending on what kind it is. That is very low GI.

I agree, I've heard the whole no pasta during cutting thing a millions times, but the GI on regualr pasta is very low to begin with. I've been using Barilla plus for a few weeks not and usually have a nice sreving after a leg or back day. Tastes friggin great with a grea nutritional profile. Very good stuff indeed!

[Enigma76]

Originally Posted by LakeMountD

Why would you feel guilty anyways?

Cuz its just so damn good.

[D_town]

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[shootmeagain]

It looks pretty good.

I certainly wouldn't eat it in order to get my omega-3s from it, but while you're eating pasta you might as well get the bonus!

Presently, when I eat pasta, I use whole wheat organic penne from Bionaturae and whole wheat spaghetti from Heartland.