Pasta substitute for heart health

If you're monitoring your cholesterol, replacing regular pasta with bulgur could offer serious cardiovascular benefits, according to Julie Boët, a dietitian-nutritionist.

Bulgur as an overlooked superfood

Bulgur, a lesser-known cereal, is just as nutritious as quinoa or chia seeds and deserves a spot on your plate for its balanced nutritional profile.

Nutritional composition of bulgur

Bulgur is made from wheat that has been precooked and crushed, retaining many of the grain's nutrients, including B vitamins, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and complex carbohydrates.

Bulgur’s health benefits

Julie Boët highlights that bulgur is often overshadowed by other superfoods but is still highly beneficial. It provides complex carbohydrates and has a relatively moderate glycemic index, depending on how it is processed, cooked, and what it is eaten with.

Bulgur’s fiber advantages

One of bulgur’s key benefits is its high content of soluble fiber, which helps reduce the reabsorption of bile acids in the intestine, aiding in fat digestion and promoting heart health.