Q. Are carbohydrates bad for you? A. No. Carbohydrates are essential to everyone considering they are the main source of energy for the body and brain.  You cannot function properly, physically or mentally without adequate carb intake.

 Q. Will pasta make you fat? A. No. Consuming more calories than you burn makes you fat.  The key to staying in shape and watching your weight is to watch your calorie intake and exercise regularly.

Q. What are the healthiest ways to eat pasta? A. pasta is best when served with healthy accompaniments such as vegetables, fish, lean poutry and meat, tomato sauce, legumes and olive oil.  The ingredients are traditional foods of the Mediterranean diet, which has been proven to enhance long life in many Mediterranean countries.

Q. What is Glycemic Index (GI) and why does it matter? A. Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of carbohydrates based on their immediate affect on blood sugar levels.  The higher the GI number, the faster the blood glucose response.  Carbohydrates that have a GI lower than 55 are considered to be low glycemic index foods.  pasta has a GI of 41.

Q. What is Durum Wheat? A. pasta mia pasta is made of Durum semolina flour which comes from Durum wheat.  This is a very hearty, hard wheat and much less refined than many other types of flour and has a low GI.

Q. Should I add Olive oil to the water when cooking pasta? A. Adding oil to the water is unnecessary but it is important to add salt to the water to enhance the flavour of the pasta.

Q. What is bronze extruded pasta? A. Bronze extrusion is an ancient method of pasta making in which the pasta is pushed through a bronze shape.  This gives the pasta its thin sheet and rough texture which enables the sauce to stick to it instead of all ending up in the bottom of your bowl.