Barilla's Financing of a Study Isn't Necessary as Evidence Already Exists that Consuming Carbohydrates is Advised
In a recent study, researchers focused on Italians who consumed pasta as part of the Mediterranean diet. The study, which made headlines, was partially funded by Barilla, a pasta company.
The findings of the study may not be directly applicable to the average American diet, given the smaller portions of pasta consumed by participants. Each serving was approximately three ounces, which is less than half the amount of spaghetti the average American typically consumes.
The study's conclusion that pasta is associated with a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) may be more a reflection of the overall health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, rather than the specific health benefits of pasta.
However, it's important to note that the study was supported by researchers from esteemed institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Uppsala University, and ETH Zurich. They backed the findings that eating carbohydrates can be healthy, notably in a long-term study on the Mediterranean diet that demonstrated health benefits related to carbohydrate-rich foods.
Despite the backing of these institutions, the fact that the study was partially funded by a pasta company raises questions. The data from the study needed to be manipulated to correct for misreporting, which could potentially influence the study's findings.
It's worth mentioning that there are other studies, not funded by pasta manufacturers, that also show eating carbs can be healthy. A separate story discusses these health benefits in more detail, which you can access by clicking here.
While the study's findings may be questionable due to the manipulation of data and funding source, it's clear that more research is needed to fully understand the role of pasta in a balanced diet. As always, it's essential to consider the source of any study and approach health-related information with a critical eye.
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