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Is mussel pasta healthy?

Mussel pasta costs about $4.04 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL cholesterol and more protein. For steadier blood sugar and weight loss, go easy on linguine.
We've cooked it 2 times in our own kitchen this year.

By health goal

Lower LDL cholesterol
Good fit
For lower LDL cholesterol, mussels and olive oil in mussel pasta help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
With a swap
Go easy on linguine. Olive oil helps. Swapping linguine for whole wheat pasta keeps the dish and makes it better for steadier blood sugar.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
With a swap
Go easy on linguine. Swapping linguine for whole wheat pasta keeps the dish and makes it better for weight loss.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, mussels in mussel pasta help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

3 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
✓
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
✓
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Helps your LDL
mussels
Fish: omega-3 fats, low in saturated fat.
American Heart Association
olive oil
Unsaturated fat that can lower LDL.
Mayo Clinic

What goes in (per portion)

mussels
½ lb
linguine
¼ lb
canned tomatoes
¼ can
garlic
¼ head
parsley
¼ bunch
white wine
¼ cup
olive oil
½ tbsp
We usually serve it with broccoli.

Questions

Is mussel pasta healthy?

Mussel pasta costs about $4.04 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL cholesterol and more protein. For steadier blood sugar and weight loss, go easy on linguine.

Is mussel pasta good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL cholesterol, mussels and olive oil in mussel pasta help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is mussel pasta OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

With a swap. Go easy on linguine. Olive oil helps. Swapping linguine for whole wheat pasta keeps the dish and makes it better for steadier blood sugar.

Is mussel pasta OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is mussel pasta good for weight loss?

With a swap. Go easy on linguine. Swapping linguine for whole wheat pasta keeps the dish and makes it better for weight loss.

Is mussel pasta high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, mussels in mussel pasta help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does mussel pasta cost to make at home?

About $4.04 a serving, or $16.18 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices, with pantry staples like soy sauce and oil counted at $0.40 a serving.

How can I make mussel pasta healthier?

Swap linguine for whole wheat pasta. It keeps the dish recognizable.

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