Italian nutritionists from the Institute Neuromed dispelled the myth about the dangers of pasta for the figure. The authors examined the medical records of 23 thousand people who took part in the Moli-sani and INHES two extensive epidemiological studies conducted by researchers from the same Institute. Based on the analysis of anthropometric parameters such as height and weight, and eating habits, the researchers found that consumption of pasta and other pasta not associated with weight gain. On the contrary, it turned out that these foods contribute to the formation of the normal ratio of height and weight, proportion of waist and hips.

According to scientists, the results showed that the popular opinion that pasta cause obesity, not true. Pasta is the main component of the Mediterranean diet and there is no reason to abandon them, said nutritionists.

The Mediterranean diet has become popular worldwide due to the fact that, despite the high fat content it lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.