WazzuCoug
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Some stomachs don't tolerate regular pasta too well after surgery, but some people tolerate it just fine. The issue with regular pasta is the simple carbs and the spike in insulin that it can cause, which can trigger fat storage and also can lead to hunger. Regular pasta is metabolised pretty quickly, so it generally doesn't move down undigested enough into the small intestine to send those good satiety signals to your brain. So, we tend to get hungry more quickly. It's a bit of a slippery slope, but if you can tolerate it and eat it in moderation without it being a triggering food, then it shouldn't be a problem.
If you want something that tastes very, very close to regular pasta, and way better than whole wheat pasta, try Chickpea pasta or Green Lentil pasta, both have much more protein, higher fiber and significantly fewer net carbs than regular pasta with out a sacrifice in taste, in my opinion. Banza chickpea pasta is a good brand.
If you want to take it further than that, black bean pasta or edamame pasta have even more protein and fewer carbs and they are very, very filling. They have a different taste from pasta, but with a good marinara or something and a little parmesan, it's pretty good.
If you want something that tastes very, very close to regular pasta, and way better than whole wheat pasta, try Chickpea pasta or Green Lentil pasta, both have much more protein, higher fiber and significantly fewer net carbs than regular pasta with out a sacrifice in taste, in my opinion. Banza chickpea pasta is a good brand.
If you want to take it further than that, black bean pasta or edamame pasta have even more protein and fewer carbs and they are very, very filling. They have a different taste from pasta, but with a good marinara or something and a little parmesan, it's pretty good.
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eladams2015
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I can tolerate some pasta... I am of the mindset that moderation is key. Formerly, when eating pasta, the noodles would have been the bulk of my plate. Now, they are more a side, and when possible, I choose pasta that is protein rich (I love meat filled ravioli for example). Also, be sure it is well cooked - part of the issue is that when it is not cooked enough, it continues to expand in your stomach and can cause issues that way.
Pink Julie
Member
I’m over a year out, and pasta is still one of the things I have difficulty with, along with bread and some meats
TraceyT
Member
Hi MS
We're having spaghetti and meatballs for dinner tonight! My family LOVES pasta. So they'll eat the regular noodles - I make zoodles - zucchini noodles for me. I'm 8 months out and I don't do well with regular pasta. You can buy pasta made from veggies from Walmart - they have some made from spinach, zucchini, and super greens.
I also don't do well with bread. So I use the 110 calorie thin bagels if I want bread or sandwich. I don't eat many sandwiches. If we're having burgers I'll use the thin bagel. My body can process that.
I tried pizza from PizzaHut not too long ago. Stuffed crust - not a good thing. Didn't eat half of a piece before it was all coming back up. So I'm working on making the cauliflower pizza crusts to see if I can eat that!
gzar
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My doc did not put any food on a forbidden list. Obviously, he strongly cautioned against any carbonated beverages, alcohol, fast food & sugary treats.
Pasta is a legendary fuel for world class athletes. Carbs are not the enemy, else apples & spinach would be bad, too. To arbitrarily take off the menu is rash; to smartly limit intake is wise. I eat pasta at least twice weekly, sometimes more.
Pasta is a legendary fuel for world class athletes. Carbs are not the enemy, else apples & spinach would be bad, too. To arbitrarily take off the menu is rash; to smartly limit intake is wise. I eat pasta at least twice weekly, sometimes more.
Tokash
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Today i was told no pasta, bread or rice for 6 months simply because they act as a filler which can take away from getting your protein.