Their analysis of more than 23,000 people found that eating some pasta is associated with a lower body mass index. The researchers do not specify an amount of pasta that is ideal, but they looked at the data from enough angles to say there's no link between eating pasta and high BMI. Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH What is the Mediterranean diet? JUST WATCHED What is the Mediterranean diet? Their new research appeared in Nutrition and Diabetes just in time for Independence Day, with its pasta salads at picnics and barbecues.

Source: CNN July 04, 2016 18:22 UTC