Best Dinner
There is an opinion that pasta is a rather “heavy” food, which is better not to eat before bedtime. But scientists do not agree with this. Research by Adam Collins and his colleagues at the University of Surrey has shown that a high-carbohydrate dinner helps lower blood glucose levels. Therefore, pasta, preferably cooked al dente, is a great option for bedtime food.
The fact is that a slightly hard paste requires more thorough chewing, during which it is crushed into small pieces and “enveloped” with saliva. As a result, glucose absorption slows down, and al dente pasta becomes a source of slow-release carbohydrates. Thus, the feeling of fullness following such a dinner lasts longer.
And pasta, due to the tryptophan and vitamin B they contain, is able to fight stress and promote good sleep. So feel free to eat pasta, and don’t be afraid to make it for dinner!
