Here is a place we can discover low carb foods that one might never have had a chance to discover

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I would like to start:

Shirataki Noodles! The famous noodle seen in several
health magazines available now at Asian Food Grocer. These low-carb
noodles can satisfy your spaghetti cravings, and are a gluten free
replacement for pasta. Shirataki Noodles are made from yams, and are
naturally low in calories and carbs, plus they are an excellent source
of fiber, depending on the brand you prefer. These low fat noodles are
tender and absorb the flavors you cook them with, so be creative and try
them with every meal. If you are a health-conscious eater then
Shirataki Noodles are for you:



http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/category/shirataki-noodles

I know I am trying it with some new recipes and wanted to share it with you.
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Curd is low-carb as well, but I haven’t seen it in american stores when I lived there :slight_smile:

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Michelle,
Can you give the grams carb per how much, like 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup? Each of us defines low carb somewhat in our own way, and we sort of come together when we specify grams. :slight_smile: Thanks.

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They have 0-1 grams of carb… per serving, depending on the type of noodle. :slight_smile: Here’s Angel Hair, for example: http://www.miraclenoodle.com/miracle-noodle-products.html

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I’ve tried several brands of shirataki noodles & like Miracle Noodles the best. They’re also zero calories. They’re not a substitute for Italian pasta & are like Asian cellophane noodles.

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It’s kind of a stretch to call these food. They are primarily glucomannan. From wikipedia: Glucomannan is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is considered a dietary fiber. Glucomannan is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener. Products containing glucomannan, marketed under a variety of brand names, are also sold as nutritional supplements for constipation, obesity, high cholesterol, acne vulgaris and type 2 diabetes. Though there is some clinical support for potential health benefits, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any product containing glucomannan for the treatment of these medical conditions. Several companies selling products containing glucomannan have been disciplined by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for misleading or exaggerated claims pertaining to the health benefits of glucomannan supplements.

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I don’t like the idea of eating something that is not a food. It reminds me of reading about people in Haiti making and selling little dirt pies that cost a penny, and people buy them to fill their empty stomachs. :frowning:

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Shirataki noodles are not made from yams but from a kind of fibre. Sometimes they are labelled 'elephant yam' which is misleading as there is no starch in them.

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You are right, they are not technically made from "yams," they are made from Konjac root. You can get Konjac root in a number of forms, it is basically all fiber. If you get the powder, it will often be called Glucomannan as Joe notes above.

The term "Yam" has become known throughout the western world as "I can't figure out what this is." Here is the actual difference between Yams and Sweet Potatoes (http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/vegetables/sweetpotato.html). In America, we are so gullible in fact when we go to buy canned sweet potatoes, we just look for the can labeled "Canned Yams."