When it comes to weight loss, it is not necessary that you eliminate all the ‘yummy’ foods from your diet and start eating all the things that you can never happily eat. Even if you do this and lose weight, it will not be surprising if you gain all the weight back once you stop following this strict diet. So, what is the solution? The answer is to follow a healthy and balanced diet that helps you achieve and maintain a calorie deficit and healthy weight in the long term. This can be achieved by trying delicious homemade meals and snacks using low-calorie nutritious ingredients.
It’s a win-win situation with no shortcuts – you eat food that is healthy for your body, and delicious for your taste buds. Plus, you follow a disciplined exercise routine and soon you will reach your healthy body weight. Sounds great, right? If the answer is yes, here’s a delicious and tasty pasta recipe for you, shared by Nutritionist Saloni (@nutritionistsaloni) on her Instagram handle. Prepared using pumpkin, this pasta comes with a creamy sauce and is loaded with delicious veggies.
Can we eat pasta in weight loss diet?
According to a 2020 meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition, pasta can help you eat a high-quality diet, provided you don’t overeat. According to a 2021 study in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, pasta has a lower glycemic index and glycemic load than other carbohydrates such as white bread and sweetened soft drinks.
Is this pasta recipe weight loss friendly?
This pasta recipe is prepared using healthy ingredients like pumpkin and the creamy sauce is made using cottage cheese and coconut milk instead of heavy cream. The pasta also contains lots of fiber and nutrient-rich vegetables. Remember to follow portion control.
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin is an excellent source of antioxidants. According to nutritionist Rupali Dutta, pumpkin’s bright yellow/orange colour is an indication that it is rich in B-carotene or beta-carotene, an important antioxidant. “In our body, this pro-vitamin is converted into vitamin A, which performs many essential functions. Beta carotene has been linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers, delaying ageing and protecting against heart diseases.”
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Let’s learn how to make this healthy and delicious pumpkin pasta recipe.
How to make pumpkin pasta for weight loss | Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
Take a pan and add chopped pumpkin pieces, garlic, salt and water. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the pumpkin pieces become soft. Now add coconut milk, paneer, oregano, chili flakes and black pepper in the same pan. Blend this mixture to make a creamy paste.
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In another pan, saute your favourite vegetables like finely chopped onions, capsicum, bell pepper and mushrooms. Sprinkle some peri peri seasoning. Now add pumpkin-paneer paste and cook everything together. Add boiled pasta, mix well and enjoy.
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