Do you crave pasta but are worried about all the carbs? I bring you good news. You can eat noodles but not pile on carbs at the same time.
Meet shirataki, a zero-calorie, fat-free, gluten-free noodle — sold as NoOodle or Miracle Noodle — is ideal for people, who are seeking to restrict sugar, calories, and carbs.
Made from a water-soluble dietary fiber called glucomannan, shirataki noodles come from the root of the yam-like konjac plant native to Asia.
Often called shirataki or konjac noodles, these traditional textured noodles are thin, chewy, translucent, gelatinous, and have almost no flavor by themselves.
Super low in carbs with zero calories, their key ingredient is a water-soluble dietary fiber called Glucomannan, which is derived from the root of yam-like Konjac plant grown in Japan and China.
Weight loss is only one of its many virtues. This versatile zero-calorie, low-carb food has many benefits. For this product:
- Delays hunger and lowers calorie uptake. Glucomannan in NoOodle increases the viscosity of gastro-intestinal content and extends the feeling of fullness so one doesn’t feel hungry for a longer period of time. It also reduces rate of food absorption in the small intestine.
- Promotes satiety. Glucomannan is made up largely of water, which fills one up quickly, making you feel satiated.
- Modulates glucose spikes. Glucomannan — which has been clinically proven to be more effective than xanthan gum and psyllium — reduces the rate of glucose absorption in the small intestine and prevents blood glucose from spiking.
- Reduces the body’s need for insulin. Glucomannan slows glucose uptake in the small intestine, which reduces the need for insulin.
- Reduces cholesterol. Glucomannan allegedly traps the cholesterol from foods, as well as the cholesterol released by the body, preventing it from being re-absorbed.
- Helps with regularity. Water-soluble Glucomannan prevents constipation by increasing bulk in the colon without the discomfort associated with most other dietary fibers.
By the way, note, please be cautious when consuming konjac noodles. If you’ve never eaten them before, try a small amount first to make sure you don’t experience any stomach or intestinal distress.
You can find a recipe for “Oodles of Zoodles and Koodles with Almond Ginger Turmeric Dressing” on page 262 of my book, I Blew My Diet! Now What? This is one of many yummy dishes developed by the talented Lizette and Geoff Marx, professional holistic chefs, certified nutrition consultants, and culinary nutritionists.
