Food Network Too-ez Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Total time: 35 minutes

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Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 45g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Too-ez Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 45g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 22%. At 495mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Food Network Too-ez Mac 'n Cheese Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 214 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 323
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 495mg
Total Carbohydrates: 50g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 16g
Calcium: 247mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 585mg Vitamin A: 98mcg
Vitamin C: 125mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 ounces uncooked whole-wheat-blend rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
  • 24 ounces frozen broccoli or cauliflower florets in lowfat cheese sauce (about 6 cups)
  • 3 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese (recommended: The Laughing Cow)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
  • Fresh parsley, for serving, optional

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)