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
Low-Cal/Low-Carb Winter Spaghetti Squash!
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
Are All Calories The Same?
(BeWellBuzz) Why is obesity on the rise? Most people will blame this on the habit of eating too much and exercising too little. They may be right, but a new study has put forward an alternative explanation. Read on to know more. A calorie, after all, is a calorie, and all of them are the same, right? Wrong. A new study shows that all calories are not the same, at least not ... Continue Reading