Bree > wrote:
> I would like to know what can I advise him to eat with his pasta, rice and
> bread so he gets enough healthy nutrition (fiber, protein, etc.) He isn't
> into taking supplements, he has loads of time to cook, but I think I would
> have a better chance giving him subtle food suggestions rather than
> providing a lecture. I am not a big eater of carbs so I need advice.

Nothing wrong with carbs, no matter what those Aitkins folks think.

Studies have shown that a diet consisting mostly of carbohydrates
can be a healthy diet. Pasta and rice tend to be complex carbohydrates,
which are pretty healthy. I believe the general recommendation is that
carboyhdrates should provide 55-60% of daily carbohydrates.

OTOH, most Americans tend to consume too much protein, which can have
serious health effects. Fat intake in the standard American diet is
also too high, and even vegetarians tend to have fat intakes that are
too high (since many vegetarians increase the use of dairy/eggs when
they eliminate meat from their diets). Ironically, for their high-fat
diets, Americans tend to get too few omega-6 fats daily.

Since he likes pasta and rice, why not suggest quick and easy pasta
dishes or rice and veggies? Or how about chili? Quinoa is quite good
(its a grain), especially with a roasted tomato or two on top.

PS: Are you aware that you are posting this in a vegetarian/vegan
newsgroup?

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