2006-07-30 12:56:01 · 12 answers · asked by smartblonde 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Not really... When compared to many other foods, Mac N cheese is loaded with carbs, fat and calories.
You could make it better by using whole wheat pasta, part skim cheese, and lowfat or non fat milk.... that would be better.
Regardless, it sure does taste good, doesnt it
2006-07-30 13:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Technically, you are getting grains from the pasta and dairy from the cheese, not to mention the calcium in milk and cheese, so it is something that helps your daily share of the food groups. It is very fattening though. You could try using a whole-wheat pasta and lower fat cheeses like mozzarella. If you aren't making your own mac and cheese, you can add things to it to make it more filling so you don't eat as much and you get something else out of it. Add broccoli or pieces of ham. Be creative!
2006-07-30 20:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by Candice F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, but there are things worse for you. Some people say that excess dairy is not good for you, so obviously all the cheese would be bad. Cheese is fattening. Also, the pasta is loaded with carbs.
2006-07-30 20:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You just have to ignore the fat and cholesterol coursing through your blood, plastering themselves to your artery walls, and remember that good comfort food is good for the heart and soul!
2006-07-31 21:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by jkinla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the massive amount of cheese and butter that makes it less than desirable, health wise but it tastes damn good
2006-07-31 05:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by rosie girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know if it is good for us, but it sure tastes good. Easy to cook also.
2006-07-30 20:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good for the soul...one of those comfort foods. :)
2006-07-30 21:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Amber I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure -
in moderation moderation moderation!
2006-07-31 03:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no alot of fattin'
but if you need to gain way you should eat alot of it..
2006-07-30 20:08:55 · answer #9 · answered by in my [mind] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, why do you think all the hipsters eat it??
2006-07-30 21:40:06 · answer #10 · answered by darklogicsix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋