Foods With No Calories – Miracle Noodle Review
May 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Eating For Weight Loss, Weight Loss Product Reviews
Foods with No Calories – Miracle Noodle Review
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were foods with no calories that we could eat without guilt or calorie counting? There is and it has been around for over 2000 years in Asia. Japanese women have been consuming this product to control their weight.
So what is this food with no calories? It’s called Shirataki noodle. Shirataki noodles are probably the only true negative calorie food because they satisfy hunger without increasing calorie consumption. When substituted for regular noodles they decrease calorie intake by at least 220 calories.
The first time I heard of shirataki noodles was through a company called miracle noodles where you can buy shirataki noodles online. This is a Miracle Noodle Review for the benefit of our readers.
So what are shirataki noodles?
Shirataki noodles are noodles made from 97% water and 3% soluble fiber. Miracle noodles;
- Contain no fat, sugar, or starch.
- Have no USABLE carbohydrates or calories
- Are wheat & gluten free and kosher.
- Absorb the flavors of any soup, dish, or sauce.
- Don’t need to be cooked, just rinse and add to your favorite noodle recipe.
- Are available in several styles.
- Provide health benefits for people who suffer Type II Diabetes, Constipation, Obesity, and Cholesterol issues
You’re probably wondering how these noodles can be calorie free. Fiber is classed as a carbohydrate and carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram. However, the human body is incapable of digesting fiber and converting it to energy. This means that effectively fiber has zero USABLE calories. Even if fiber were a usable carb, shirataki noodles would only contain 12 calories per 100g because there is only 3 grams of fiber… the rest is water and water has no calories. In addition, because they are made from soluble fiber they support colon and digestive system health which also assists with weight loss.
Miracle noodles look like rice noodles, transparent and white. The noodles have no flavor but absorb the flavors of accompanying foods nicely. And the best thing is you don’t need much to fill out a meal and satisfy your hunger. You don’t need to cook them either, just rinse well and add to your favorite recipe. They can be heated separately or added to hot ingredients to warm up that way. The main thing to remember is that the longer they are combined with the other ingredients the more they absorb the flavor of those ingredients. Each bag of miracle noodle contains two servings but I have a big appetite and usually eat a whole packet. Because they’re calorie free there’s no harm having more than one serve, unlike regular noodles/pasta which are high in carbohydrates and calories.
Personally, I find them extremely filling. I love using them in Asian style noodle soups because they absorb the flavors really well. Here is one of my favorite miracle noodle recipes:
Thinly slice a skinless chicken breast, place in a pot with some chicken stock, garlic, ginger, chili and shallots (spring onions), water chestnuts, bean sprouts and maybe some peas, baby corn and thinly sliced carrot. Bring to the boil and let the chicken cook then drop in the miracle noodles, boil for another two minutes and serve. I also like doing this with shrimp/prawn rather than chicken
Take a look at the calorie content of noodles.
1 cup cooked spaghetti – 220 calories
1 cup cooked rice noodles – 192 calories
1 cup cooked egg noodles – 221 calories
1 cup of Miracle noodles – 0 calories
Just imagine, eating foods with no calories so you don’t have to feel guilty. It’s nice not having to think about the impact on my calorie consumption. Miracle noodles have helped me lose 10 kg (22 lb) so they are ideal for weight loss diets because they satisfy hunger without increasing calories.
Check out this post about soluble fiber vs insoluble fiber
Miracle noodles can be shipped worldwide. There are local distributors in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. The non-US distributors currently stock a limited selection of products but plan to have more in the future. To find your nearest distributor, click the location menu up near the top right hand side of the page. This results in significant savings on postage.
If you would like more information or want to buy shirataki noodles online visit Miracle noodles.


So if you’re looking for foods with no calories, look no further… Shirataki noodles are the answer!


