Italian Scientists Reveal New Type of Pasta Could Ward off Heart Attacks


The pasta is rich in a fibre called beta-glucan, which enhances the growth of new blood vessels.

The following article, written by Nick Squires, appears on The Telegraph. 

Italian scientists claim new type of pasta can help ward off heart attacks

It could only have happened in Italy, the land of linguine, vermicelli and tagliatelle – scientists in Tuscany have developed a new type of pasta that can help ward off heart attacks.

While health experts might frown on people gorging on too much spaghetti carbonara or creamy linguine, the new pasta is being touted as beneficial to well-being.

Continue reading at The Telegraph. 

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