World Pasta Day 2016
In Moscow on October 25, the International Pasta Organisation (IPO) and AIDEPI, in partnership with the ICE – Italian Trade Agency hosted industry leaders, scientists and media from around the world to discuss pasta’s high nutritional value, its accessibility and adaptability and its extremely low environmental impact.
Pasta is Global
The world’s largest pasta producers are Italy, the U.S., Turkey, Brazil and Russia.
Pasta is Good For Your Health
At the event, Russian scientists added their names to an impressive list of worldwide experts who in 2015 signed a formal scientific consensus statement about the health and sustainability benefits of pasta. Because of the way pasta is made, its glycemic index is lower than many other carbohydrate foods like white bread and white rice. This means it has a better impact on blood sugar. It provides a slow and steady source of energy and a prolonged feeling of fullness. A study, published in Nutrition & Diabetes, links pasta intake with significantly lower body mass indexes (BMIs) and central obesity.
Pasta is Good for the Environment
As one of the least intensive foods to produce, energy dense and easy to store and distribute, pasta is a great choice for a more environmentally friendly, plant-based diet.
Pasta is Tasty and Brings People Together
The popular staple is the centerpiece of traditional eating patterns, such as the Mediterranean, Asian, Latin American and vegetarian diets. There are more than 300 pasta shapes made around the world. Which will you enjoy on World Pasta Day?
