Powered By Pasta
When I first found out I’d be on Dancing with the Stars, once I got past the excitement, it dawned on me just how much work it was going to be! These pros are true athletes, and between hours of rehearsals and filming, I knew I’d have to be really intentional about fueling myself for these demanding days.
We’ve all heard about carb-loading before a big race or workout, and somewhere along the way, we started joking that I was Powered by Pasta. I’ve been bringing pasta to rehearsals almost every day, and it’s not it’s not JUST because it’s my favorite thing to eat: there’s real science behind the power.
When cooked pasta cools, it becomes resistant starch, which is digested more slowly for longer energy release. Pasta cooked al dente is digested more slowly than pasta cooked until very soft, too, which is easier to achieve with high-quality slow-dried pasta.
So, behold: my Preworkout Pastas!
XO Giada
Giada's Preworkout Pastas
These are the recipes I’ve been making on repeat throughout Dancing with the Stars. They’re satisfying without weighing me down, they make fantastic leftovers, and they reheat beautifully, which is essential when your lunch break happens in the middle of a dance studio.
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The Gluten-Free Pasta Gift Box
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- $70.00
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Gluten-Free Casarecce Pasta
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Organic Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta
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The Organic Pasta Gift Box
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Gluten-Free Ziti Corti Rigati Pasta
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Organic Orecchiette Pasta
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Gluten-Free Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta
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Organic Casarecce Pasta
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Organic Paccheri Pasta
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Gluten-Free Taccole Corte Pasta
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Gluten-Free Stelline Pasta
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The Organic Pasta Gift Box
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- $48.50
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The Gluten-Free Pasta Gift Box
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- $38.00
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Organic Bucatini Lunghi Pasta
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Organic Spaghetti Chitarra Pasta
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Organic Nodi Marini Pasta
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Organic Manfredi Lunghi Pasta
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Organic Bucatini Pasta
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