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Shirataki noodles have been a zero carbohydrate staple for many years in Japan. The noodles are made from the tubers of Amorphophallus konjac, a plant native to Asia also called konjac or konnyaku. “Shirataki” means “white waterfall.”Konnyaku has been enjoyed in China for some 2,000 and Japan for 1,500 years. It’s rich in dietary fiber and minerals, and contains almost no ... Continue Reading
If you’re into low glycemic foods and you haven’t yet played with spaghetti squash, you may be in for a fun treat.Serving it up with meatballs with a spicy marinara, no one will be fooled; but it can make a delightfully versatile menu item either as a main course or side dish. As a pasta substitute the peculiar squash adds great nutrition with mild flavor, and cuts mega ... Continue Reading
(BeWellBuzz) To satiate our taste buds without comprising on the nutrient content is a challenge perhaps most of us face each day! Want to add a zing to your daily monotonous dietary regimen? And what if this tantalizing touch of flavor also brings along an unbelievable health benefit? What if someone told you that even a simple, non-conventional food like noodles could become ... Continue Reading
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Tallying the number of carbohydrates in the diet may be helpful to people using an insulin pump to treat type 1 diabetes, a small study suggests.The study, of 61 adults on insulin pump therapy, found that those who learned to count carbs had a small reduction in weight and waist size after 6 months.They also reported gains in quality of life and ... Continue Reading
Before you swear off fat, wheat, salt or carbs to shed some pounds, know this: Strict diets may be harmful to your health. I'll examine the pitfalls of 6 popular weight-loss methods. Plus, are you eating as healthy as you think? Find out with our quiz...Diets can bring out our inner dictator. Lose the salt! Drop dairy! Wheat is the enemy! Whether you're ... Continue Reading
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