Al Dente

From the July/August 2012 issue of Women's Health:

"The pasta prep that could help you feel full longer.  When cooked so that it's still firm (al dente), pasta has a lower glycemic index--meaning it doesn't raise your blood sugar as much as macaroni that was boiled longer.  As a result, the sugars release into the bloodstream more slowly, which may make you feel more satiated."