More and more people are starting to hear about the miracle noodle that has helped many to loose weight. That noodle would be called Shirataki noodle. This noodle has been a long time staple in Japan. They offer just 40 calories and 0 fat but they are actually packed with nutrients.
These wonder noodles are very rich in glucomannan which is a soluble fiber. This noodle will retain fifty times their weight in water. They seem to work as a sponge in the stomach. This allows a person to feel full on just a few calories.
That is why weight loss with this miracle noodle is effortless.
What many people do not realize is that glucomannan fiber actually sticks to fats and sugars thus slowing down their absorption.
This will give a person an immediate energy boost rather then the crash one feels after eating carbs. These noodles ensure that you have a steady of blood supply to the cells in the body.
Another plus of these wonder noodles is that is works just like a prescription to help lower cholesterol. The glucomannan in the Shirataki noodles help to change or convert cholesterol into bile acids. They then speed up the removal of these acids from the body.
If you are going to incorporate these noodles into your diet there are things that you can do make the best use of them.
These noodles have a distinct odor and you can help get rid of that odor by washing the noodles prior to cooking them and then heat them up a bit in a nonstick pan to help dry them a bit prior to cooking them.
You can bulk up just about any meal with these noodles, therefore making any meal very filling with 1/3 of the calories. You can add them to soups and broths for the added fiber and fullness. You will find that you will eat half of what your normally do and you will feel fuller much longer.
One dish that can be made with these noodles that the whole family will enjoy is a Frittata.
Shirataki Frittata
Heat the over to 350 degrees
Ingredients:
1 package of frozen spinach
1 package Shirataki noodles (be sure to rinse them then drain and cut into thirds)
1 package of egg substitute (8oz) such as egg beaters or you can use 2 beaten eggs
1 cup of feta cheese, preferably part skim
Put it all together:
Microwave the noodles for one minute in a microwave safe bowl then place the noodles into a large bowl where you will add the spinach, the cheese and the egg. Be sure to coat an 8" baking dish with cooking spray then pour the mixture into the baking dish.
Cook for 30 minutes in the oven then shut off the oven and let the frittata sit in the oven for 15 minutes or until the sides are crispy and dark. This will serve six and is a meal even your kids will love.
