New Years Resolution – Lose Weight

Lets face it, during the holiday season the last thing we want to think about is losing weight because we don’t want to deprive ourselves of yummy foods. After all, we’re constantly surrounded by delicious foods at work and family Christmas parties and new years parties etc. All of use have looked at those foods [...]

What Are Shirataki Noodles?

What are shirataki noodles? Until two years ago I had never even heard of them. Then one day I saw a banner on a site advertising ‘calorie free noodles’ and curiosity drove me to investigate. Ever since I was a teen I’ve had a healthy appetite. When I was young it didn’t matter, my metabolism [...]

Are miracle noodles really calorie free?

If you have heard of them you are probably wondering are miracle noodles really calorie free? The simple answer is, YES… miracle noodles are EFFECTIVELY calorie free! Because the calories they contain are unusable calories! You may never have heard of unusable calories. In this case the term refers to calories that can not be [...]

Shirataki Konjac Noodles

There’s a lot of hype going on about the weight loss effects the ‘Miracle Noodles’ can have, but do you know what they really are? Shirataki Konjac Noodles are Japanese noodles made from the root of the Konjac plant. These noodles have zero calories and are also very low in carbohydrates, which make them the [...]

Glucomannan for Weight Loss

There are plenty of diet pills on the market containing glucomannan for weight loss, but it’s possible that you can find a source of this fiber in some foods. Specifically, glucomannan fiber can be found in shirataki noodles, which are made from the root of the konjac plant. While the addition of glucomannan for weight [...]

Tofu Shirataki Noodles

What are Tofu Shirataki Noodles Tofu shirataki noodles are being hailed as the low-carb, low-calorie version of pasta. But are they really? Tofu shirataki noodles differ from regular shirataki noodles. The original Japanese noodles were made from the konjac plant, by cutting some of the jelly from the plant root into thin threads. These days, [...]

Shirataki Yam Noodles

Surely you’ve heard about the Miracle Shirataki yam noodles by now. They have zero calories, are very low in carbohydrates, contain no gluten and are a great source of glucomannan fiber. This makes them ideal for weight loss, as they’re very filling, but you won’t be adding any calories to your diet. Sometimes you’ll see [...]

Amorphophallus Konjac Glucomannan

Shirataki noodles are being hailed as the “Miracle Weight Loss Noodles”. These miracle noodles contain zero calories, are very low in carbohydrates, contain no gluten and are very healthy for you. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people who try these noodles have absolutely no idea how to prepare shirataki noodles, or what recipes they should [...]