Does pasta give you energy?

Question

Does pasta give you energy? Is it an energy food?

Answer 1

Yes it will give you energy.

Answer 2

no it makes you fat

Answer 3

Pasta is tasty, its a good source of carbs and its also a very good roughage

Answer 4

yes the carbohydrates in pasta provide long lasting energy,not just a short burst of energy like sugar. that's why they tell you to eat a big bowl of spaghetti before a marathon or whatever, although im not sure i'd do that .. lol. :P

Answer 5

Yes .pasta is made with wheat and in combination with fresh veggies like tomato ,capsicum,onions can be a nutritious dish for all

Answer 6

no! it only give you happiness?

Answer 7

i guess

bcause its really good

Answer 8

Pasta has a lot of complex carbs, so it gives you an eventual boost in energy.

I get my energy from orange juice though

Answer 9

Nope it makes you more heavy. It gives you carbohydrates and thats not good. Try baked potatoes or protein bars.

Answer 10

Pasta is full of a nutrient known as carbohydrates which your body converts into energy.  However, it won't give you energy right away.  Most endurance athletes (marathoners, triathletes) will load up on carbohydrates (pasta) the night before a race.  It takes a while for the body to break it all down.

Answer 11

For sure.  It is very high in carbohydrates, the basic fuel of the body.  Complex carbs like whole wheat bread or whole weat pasta are even better but regular pasta is good too.

There's a lot of prejudice and misinformation out there about pasta and carbs lately but athletes have been using pasta as energy food for eons and I would trust that simple fact long before I'm going to trust fad diets.

Answer 12

Yes, it gives you short term energy that your body uses up quickly. It is like a short burst, which is why balanced meals should have more than just carbs. I've heard that the best time to eat carbs is right before excercising because you will have a lot of energy for a short time.

Answer 13

Yes it is an energy food- full of carbs. Butthe bet source of pasta is one made from brown wheat. Good luck!

Answer 14

yes but not quickly.  the carbs and long chains that take w while to break down and release the stored energy.  for quick energy, look to orange juice

Answer 15

yes, its all carbs, high in energy,  it generates enerygy quickly, but burns off easily. its good for a quick, short boost of energy

Answer 16

i think so some athletes use it before a event or race or something