Shirataki Noodle Nutrition Facts

Shirataki noodles are easy to add to your diet, but what are the nutritional benefits and facts about these amazing noodles? While we are all very much aware that shirataki noodles are ultra low in calories, when dieting for weight loss or adding shirataki noodles to an every day part of your regular diet, nutrition [...]

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Where to Find and Buy Shirataki Noodles

While Shirataki noodles have gained popularity in the past few years, it can sometimes be difficult to actually find them.  National supermarket chains might carry shirataki noodles, but you might be hard pressed to find them.  If you check the pasta section of your supermarket you will not find them located there.  You can sometimes [...]

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Shirataki Noodles and Konjac Foods Health Warning

Shirataki and konjac based foods are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration.  As such, it is highly unusual to hear of negative side effects from the use of shirataki noodles and glucomannan based foods, however, some dangers do exist from consuming these foods. A typical complaint of dieters taking glucomannan [...]

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Health Benefits of Shirataki Noodles

Shirataki noodles, glucomannan, konnyaku or konjac, no matter what you call it, this food has irrefutable health benefits without side effects.  Shirataki noodles and glucomannan are an FDA GRAS food.  This doesn’t mean that it is made of grass, it means that this food is generally regarded as safe – much the same as salt [...]

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Are Shirataki Miracle Noodles?

Shirataki noodles are known by many different names.  They have sometimes been called “miracle noodles” because of two reasons: A Zero or Low Calorie Noodle It is incredibly hard for many people to believe that there actually is a product in the noodle form that has either zero calories or absolutely no calories at all.  [...]

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How Are Shirataki Noodles Made?

November 1st, 2011 admin

Shirataki noodles are made from the root of a plant typically grown in Asia called Amorphophallus Konjac, or from a few other very closely-related species of plants).  The plant root is made of a fibrous material known as glucomannan.

Shirataki noodles are made by processing the root of the konjac plant also called konnyaku potatoes, and which are then combined with calcium hydroxide extracted from egg shells.  The exact process is as follows below:

  • First, wash the konnyaku potatoes and cut them into pieces.
  • Then, dry them and mill them into flour. Read more »
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Are Shirataki Miracle Noodles?

November 2nd, 2011 admin

Shirataki noodles are known by many different names.  They have sometimes been called “miracle noodles” because of two reasons:

A Zero or Low Calorie Noodle

It is incredibly hard for many people to believe that there actually is a product in the noodle form that has either zero calories or absolutely no calories at all.  If someone addicted to pasta or on a low cab diet is actively trying to lose weight, this can seem like a miracle product.  The potential to eat just as much of this pasta as you would like without suffering a high calorie consequence have many people believing this is in an absolute miracle. Read more »

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Health Benefits of Shirataki Noodles

November 3rd, 2011 admin

Shirataki noodles, glucomannan, konnyaku or konjac, no matter what you call it, this food has irrefutable health benefits without side effects.  Shirataki noodles and glucomannan are an FDA GRAS food.  This doesn’t mean that it is made of grass, it means that this food is generally regarded as safe – much the same as salt and pepper.  Unlike salt, there are numerous benefits to incorporating shirataki noodles and glucomannan into your regular diet.

Known as an Asian super fiber, konnyaku, or shirataki noodles has been used in Japan for over 1,500 years, especially traditional dishes such as sukiyaki.  Shirataki noodles and konjac has been found to be more viscous than usual fibers, causing the noodles to retain up to 17 times its weight in water.

Shirataki noodles have the ability to do the following: Read more »

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Shirataki Noodles and Konjac Foods Health Warning

November 7th, 2011 admin

Shirataki and konjac based foods are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration.  As such, it is highly unusual to hear of negative side effects from the use of shirataki noodles and glucomannan based foods, however, some dangers do exist from consuming these foods.

  • A typical complaint of dieters taking glucomannan capsules or eating a lot of shirataki noodles is a bloating or overly full feeling.  This feeling is typically gone within a week of beginning a glucomannan regimen.  It can be caused due to the increase of fiber in the diet. Read more »
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Can Shirataki Noodles Help With Weight Loss?

November 7th, 2011 admin

Noodles and pastas, are almost a universally loved food across the globe.  Regular noodles and pastas are full of refined flour, which adds is high in carbohydrates.  Noodles and pastas are high in gluten which can also increase the sugar level in blood.

Many diet conscious people have completely removed pasta dishes in an order to maintain their diet plans.  Shirataki noodles have emerged as a healthy option for dieters who crave for noodles but would like a low calorie substitute. Read more »

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Where to Find and Buy Shirataki Noodles

November 8th, 2011 admin

While Shirataki noodles have gained popularity in the past few years, it can sometimes be difficult to actually find them.  National supermarket chains might carry shirataki noodles, but you might be hard pressed to find them.  If you check the pasta section of your supermarket you will not find them located there.  You can sometimes find shirataki noodles in the Asian or international food section of your supermarket. They are usually good for one year.  If you need tofu shirataki noodles, they are usually kept in the refridgerated case right next to where you find the tofu.  Read more »

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Shirataki Noodle Nutrition Facts

November 19th, 2011 admin

Shirataki noodles are easy to add to your diet, but what are the nutritional benefits and facts about these amazing noodles? While we are all very much aware that shirataki noodles are ultra low in calories, when dieting for weight loss or adding shirataki noodles to an every day part of your regular diet, nutrition is also an important aspect of this food.

With regards to calories, pure shirataki noodle have no calories by themselves.  Of course, it is recommended that shirataki noodles are paired with vegetables and sauces to make them as palatable as possible.

No matter the brand or manufacturer, the nutritional information if relatively similar. Read more »

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Ham and Macaroni Shirataki Noodles Skillet

February 18th, 2012 Chris

Ingredients

  • 1 can Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • 2 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked ham cut into strips
  • 2 1/4 cups Macaroni Shirataki Noodles

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Gluten Free Mexican Shirataki Casserole

January 16th, 2012 Chris

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shirataki Penne Pasta
  • 1 cup uncooked lentils
  • 1 28 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup onions
  • 1 cup bell peppers
  • 1 can green chilis
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese
  • black olives to garnish

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Ground Round Curry over Spaghetti Shirataki

December 18th, 2011 Chris

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped or 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt
  • 1 package Spaghetti Shirataki

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Italian Sausage & Spinach Soup w/Shirataki Noodles

December 1st, 2011 Chris

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package Shirataki Noodles : fettuccine or Shirataki noodle shape
  • 8 ounce sweet Italian turkey sausage, (skin removed) cut in 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onions
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (2 teaspoon fresh)
  • May substitute: 1 (14 ounce) package Tofu Firm cut in cubes, and use only half the sausage (4 ounce).

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Asian Style Spaghetti Shirataki Noodle Salad

November 27th, 2011 Chris

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Zest of one lime
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 package Spaghetti Shirataki Noodles
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped into cubes
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)

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Gluten Free Shirataki Noodle and White-Bean Salad

November 27th, 2011 Chris

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Shirataki Noodle
  • 1 cup cooked navy beans
  • 1 cup carrot slices — julienned and blanched
  • 1 cup broccoli florets — blanched
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley — or basil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar — or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free vegan mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper — to taste Read more »
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