Is Eating Pasta the Same as Eating Sugar?
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While both pasta and sugar are carbohydrates, a 2022 study in *The Journal of Nutrition* revealed that pasta consumption leads to a lower blood glucose and insulin response compared to other refined carbohydrate sources. This dispels the common misconception that these two foods have identical effects on the body. Understanding the fundamental differences in their molecular structure and how the body processes them is key to making informed dietary decisions.
