Miracle Pasta for Dieters

Is there such a thing as a pasta that dieters and weight conscious people can eat? What if you could lose weight and still eat noodles in all those great Italian dishes we love? Can there even be a carbohydrate that weight loss people can even look at, never mind put in their mouths? The answer is YES!

What if I told you it had 0 calories!

Take a look at this nutritional list!

Servings per Container- 2.3
Serving Size – 3oz
Calories – 0
Fat – 0
Protein – 0
Carbohydrate – <1gm – only fiber
Sugar – 0
Protein – 0
Zero Net Carbs, Zero Calories, Zero Glycemic Index

Ingredients : Water, glucomannan (soluble fiber), calcium additive. No soy, gluten, or wheat if you don’t use the tofu version!

What is this miracle noodle/pasta? It’s called Shirataki Noodles:

Shirataki noodles were originally developed in Asia, but they have recently come to the attention of people around the world. Why? Because these noodles are almost totally a beneficial type of fiber, they have almost no “bad” carbohydrates.

How do we define a “bad” carbohydrate? Simple – bad carbohydrates are carb foods with a high glycemic index, like sugar or white bread. Shirataki Noodles is a carb with a very low glycemic index, making it a perfect alternative for people who like pasta and are on a weight loss diet or frankly just want a more healthy diet.

Shirataki comes from the root of a plant (Amorphophallus Konjac, or a few other closely-related species) grown in various parts of Asia, and given many names in different places, including Konnyaku potato (or just konnyaku), konjac, konjaku, elephant yam (although as far as I can tell, they are not related to any other plant commonly called “yam”), and others. The fiber is also known as glucomannan.

Benefits of Shirataki Noodles:

There is some evidence that glucomannan, when tested as a powdered supplement, can play a role in blood sugar control, as well as improve cholesterol control and weight loss. It also contributes to fiber intake, and can be a substitute for those high glycemic index pastas and noodles most of us eat in developed countries.

Check them out next time you visit your local health food store or Asian food store!