Have You Tried The Zero-calorie Miracle Noodles Yet?

What are Shirataki noodles?  

Made from Konjac plant that is found in China, Japan and other South east Asian countries, Shirataki is a form of long, white noodles that come packed with a fish-smelling odor. They are also referred to as Konjac noodles and contain a substance called glucomannan which is a kind of fiber that is retained from the roots of the plant.  They are made of 94% water due to which they are considered zero-calorie noodles.  

 

How are they made?  

The noodles are prepared with the help of glucomannan fiber, whose flour is mixed in some water and lime water is added to it too. This gives the noodles the translucent appearance and also its name Shirataki, which means white waterfall, in Japan.  

 

What are the benefits of Shirataki noodles?  

  1. Keeps you full for longer  

The fiber glucomannan helps in delaying the feeling of emptiness in the stomach due to which you feel full for longer. This, in turn, may aid weight loss.  

  1. Controls blood sugar and cholesterol levels  

Often, the blood sugar levels may rise after eating a high calorie diet. But if you are eating Shirataki noodles, you don’t have to worry about it since they maintain insulin levels in the body and also lower the bad cholesterol.  

  1. Provides relief from constipation  

Since fiber is consider good for smooth bowel movements, these noodles contain a high amount of laxative fiber which helps in preventing issues of constipation.  

 

How can you eat these miracle noodles?  

These noodles work as a great healthy substitute for rice and pasta/noodle recipes that you generally cook. You could make a bowl of shirataki noodles with all the same ingredients instead of using the carbs like pasta. The only tip is to wash is properly in running water in order to get rid of the smell. Also, these noodles can be a part of any diet that you are following: paleo, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, kosher or even organic.  

 

NOTE: Though they are low in carbs and prove to be beneficial in reducing calorie intake, too much consumption may have certain effects like constipation, flatulence etc.