Let's Settle It: Is Wholewheat Pasta Healthier Than 'Normal' Pasta?

I grew up hearing that wholegrain versions of starchy foods, like rice, pasta, and bread, are always the better option. 

That’s because less-processed grains have more of their fibre and nutrient-rich bran and germ intact. These spell good news for everything from your blood sugar to your gut health and even your heart.

But if you ask surgeon Dr Karan Rajan, when it comes to brown vs white rice, “the nutritional gap between both of these isn’t that huge”. 

So, is “white” pasta just as good as the wholewheat stuff?