:60 Tip: Whole Wheat Pasta vs. Refined Pasta

Whole wheat vs. white blend pasta:

Whole-wheat-and-white blends are made with a mix of whole-wheat and refined flours. Because they are a blend of the two, they are less chewy than 100 percent whole-wheat varieties, but still offer more nutrition than traditional white pasta. "The texture is light and moist, even my kids love it!"

Regularly choosing whole-grains over the refined type is associated with numerous health benefits, including lower blood pressure and reduced risk of many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Three ways to determine if a pasta is 100 percent whole-grain:
Check the ingredients list. All grains/flours should be preceded by the word “whole.” Brown rice and oat flours are automatically whole-grain.
Check the front of package. It should clearly state “100 percent whole-grain” or “100 percent whole-wheat.” Make sure you specifically see “100 percent” on the label!



Look for products that contain the orange WHOLE-

Suggested brands to try:
Mueller’s 100 percent whole-wheat pastas
De Cecco 100 percent whole-wheat pastas
Hodgson Mill 100 percent whole-wheat pastas
Eden Organic 100 percent whole-wheat pastas
Heartland 100 percent whole-wheat pastas
Eden Organic 100 percent Whole-Grain Kamut & Quinoa Twisted Pair
Eden Organic 100 percent Whole-Grain Rye Spirals
Hodgson Mill gluten-free brown rice pastas