Tikka Macaroni

 

Tikka Macaroni (Italian) ;

Small tubular orm of Pasta.

Kind of Food,

Maccheroni is dry past shaped like narrow tubes.

Made with drum wheat, macaroni is commonly cut in short length, curved macaroni 

may be referred to as elbow macaroni. Some home machines can make macaroni shapes but, 

like most pasta, macaroni is usually 

made  commercially by large scale extrusion,. The curved shape is created bydifferent speeds of extrausion on opposite side of the pasta tube asit comes out of the machine.

The health benefits of Pasta,

Pasta is fat free , low sodium food that can fit right in with your weight loss plan. Once cup of cooked pasta contains just 100 calories, in addition to valuable vitamins and micerals, it  also fils you up so you don't feel hungry while trying to lose weight.

Pasta has a low Glycemic index (GI) so it does not cause sugar in the blood to rise quickly. The GI measures how rapidly 

a carbohydrate triggers a rise in blood sugar, the higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response. A low GI means a slower rate of digestion, which can help with appetite control.

Pasta is the perfect foundation for a healthy, nutritious and satisfying meal. Why?

For starters, pasta is the ideal partner for so many other foods, including fibre rich vegetables and beans, heart healthy fish, antioxidant rich tomato sauce and protein packed cheeses, poultry and lean meats. Pasta also offers:

SUSTAINED ENERGY:

Carbohydrates like pasta provide glucose, the crucial fuel for your brain and muscles.

And because pasta is an awesome source of complete carbohydrates (unlike those of the refined and processed variety), 

releasing energy at a slow and sustained level, you don't get the energy spikes associated with simple sugars.

Low sodium and cholesterol free:

If you're watching your cholesterol levels, pasta is perfect for you, being very low in sodium and cholesterol free. 

Per cuup, enriched varieties of pasta provide a good sources of several essential nutrients, including iron and B-vitamins.

Folic Acid:

Enriched pasta is fortified with folic acid essential for women of child bearing age. A serving of dry pasta supplies the equivalent of roughly 100  micrograms of folic acid, or 25% of the recommended daily intake.

Balanced Diet:

Pasta is part of a well balanced diet, with current Australian Government guidelines suggesting 35% of our daily calories intake should come from complex carbohydrates such as pasta. Combine pasta with lean protein and vegetables for a complete meal that puts you well on the path to hitting those dietary gols.

Combine pasta with lean protein and vegetables for a complete meal that pputs you well on the path to hitting those dietary goals.

You can also add a little cooking or olive oil to help the [asta from sticking before boiling water. Olive oil is also one of the  healthiest oil.