Do you love eating pasta, but don’t love all the carbs that come with it?
I’ve rounded up the best lower-carb pasta alternatives that you can enjoy without spiking your blood sugar.
The fiber and protein in chickpea pasta help to slow down the digestion of carbohydrates and can lead to a smaller rise in blood sugar.
Edamame pasta is rich in protein and lower in carbohydrates with a similar look and feel to traditional pasta. Except for its green color of course!
Made from black beans, this pasta is rich in fiber and protein and is a great plant-based source of iron.
Pea protein is often added to lower-carb pasta alternatives to create a more “pasta-like” texture.
High-fiber pasta can be a great way to enjoy pasta, but be cautious if you’re not used to a lot of fiber in your diet.
Shirataki Noodles can be an excellent way to boost your overall fiber intake and add volume to a meal.
These don’t taste like pasta but they can be a great way to boost your overall vegetable intake and add a pasta-like effect to a meal.
Spaghetti squash is higher in fiber and lower in carbs than traditional pasta, but does still contains some carbohydrates.
Now you know what lower-carb pasta alternatives you can choose from to enjoy pasta without the massive spike in blood sugar it can cause.