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Are Shirataki Noodles Good for Weight Loss?

January 3rd, 2010

Are Shirataki noodles good for weight loss or not?

You be the judge. Shirataki Noodles are made from the konjac plant. The konjac plant is a tuber , grown only in the Orient, and full of fiber. Also known as glucomannan, that is sold in the United States in health food stores as a weight loss supplement. So you can take a pill or create a wonderful dish with Shirataki Noodles. Your choice.

The Shirataki noodle is sold packed in water and the shelf life is more than a year. There are many ways to use the noodles. The Japanese use them as a side dish, just plain.These thin, chewy noodles are almost translucent and have a different texture than regular wheat flour noodles. I have found, that since the Shirataki noodles have no flavor of their own, you may add any spice, sauce or flavor you like. The more flavor you add, the better the taste. But the more ingredients you add to the Shrataki noodles, the more calories are added.

At Shirataki noodle recipes we have 101 great recipes. Some are definitely Asian, but many are flavored with spices and sauces from around the rest of the world. We have recipes for mac and cheese, or casseroles, such as tuna or lasagna. There are vegetable soup recipes, chicken dishes, beef dishes, salads, pork dishes, seafood, turkey dishes and vegetarian dishes. I think anyone will be able to find something they like.

The Shirataki noodle, in and of itself, have NO fat, NO net carbs, NO calories, NO sugar, NO protein, and NO gluten and are rich in fiber!! Shirataki Noodles are great for diabetics.

So? Are Shirataki noodles good for weight loss? I beleive they are, if you watch what ingredients you add to them. But, you can be the judge!