Saturday, August 13, 2011

Maintaining weight while eating...'Noodles'? YES!

Believe it or not.  Some call them 'Miracle Noodles'.

Below quotes from Shirataki Noodles' website.

What are Shirataki noodles?

Shirataki (shee-rah-TAH-kee) noodles are thin, low carb, chewy, and translucent traditional Japanese noodles. They are also sometimes called konnyaku noodles. Shirataki noodles are thinner than wheat noodles, do not break as easily, and have a different texture. They are mostly composed of a dietary fiber called glucomannan and contain very few calories and carbohydrates (sometimes even zero). They do not have much flavor by themselves, but absorb flavors well from other ingredients you can combine them with. Shirataki noodles are made from Konjac flour, which comes from the roots of the yam-like Konjac plant grown in Japan and China.

How can they help me lose weight?

In addition to the numerous health benefits, eating lots of fiber-rich foods (like shirataki noodles) can help you lose weight. Fiber itself has no calories and is passed through your digestive system intact. However, because fiber absorbs water, it provides a "full" feeling. For example, eating an apple (which is rich in fiber) is more filling than drinking 4 ounces of apple juice, even though both forms contain an identical number of calories. Foods high in fiber also often require more chewing, which makes it more difficult for you to consume a large number of calories in a short period of time.

Go to ShiratakiNoodles.Net where you can read their guide and  how to cook them, where you can buy them and more.

Remember, you can’t get energy from zero calories, so always eat the shirataki noodles with some veggies and protein to make it a nutritious meal.

 

Introduction
What are shirataki noodles?
What is glucomannan?
How can they help me lose weight?
Where do I find shirataki noodles?
How do I cook them?
Where can I find more information?

   

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