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Substitutions for Slim Pasta?

Monty posts: 15 (#71810) posted: 21 May, 2012 06:02:28 PM	Substitutions for Slim Pasta? Quick question - as our finances are a little stretched, can we substitute rice noodles for the slim pasta? It seems to have slightly more calories & is probably not as nutritious, but not as bad as regular pasta. Send PM
Yoe =^,^= Valued Poster posts: 850 (#70220) posted: 21 May, 2012 06:07:06 PM	Re: Substitutions for Slim Pasta? Monty, it's my belief that any change, no matter how small, all counts.  *S*  If you already have rice noodles, and for any reason are unable to use the slim pasta, then go for it. Send PM
Monty posts: 15 (#71810) posted: 21 May, 2012 08:29:21 PM	Re: Substitutions for Slim Pasta? Thanks, thought so, but the hubby was hoping for a slightly cheaper option!! Ah well, I guess the money saved on hospital bills & medication as we age will make up for it! Send PM
Yoe =^,^= Valued Poster posts: 850 (#70220) posted: 21 May, 2012 09:20:07 PM	Re: Substitutions for Slim Pasta? Exactly!  *S* Send PM
J Valued Poster posts: 1472 (#56152) posted: 21 May, 2012 09:24:23 PM modifed: 21 May, 2012 09:27:06 PM	Re: Substitutions for Slim Pasta? I thought the slim pasta was the super lo cal version - perhaps they have a standard one also? I will use brown rice vermicelli which I 'imported' from Singapore for $1 but not very much of it.... oh and btw, better to have wholemeal or high fibre wheat pasta if you are going to substitute - rice noodles are generally like white rice crackers - empty calories Send PM
Monty posts: 15 (#71810) posted: 22 May, 2012 06:28:56 PM	Re: Substitutions for Slim Pasta? Thanks Justine - good point. I'd never heard of brown rice vermicelli before. Will definitely look into it. Thanks for the tip! Send PM