My cousin is also working on his own diet and just ordered some Shiratake Noodles since he's been staying away from carbs and is craving something "starchy". You can find varieties that are as low as literally ZERO calories to about 40 calories per serving. And they may have some additional health benefits.
Has anyone hear of these? I'm pretty happy with the JC menu so far but think this may be a great option.
From the search I did on the forum, the dietician counts them as free food or limited free depending on the variety.
Zero calorie pasta! Sounds too good to be true, right? Is there something I'm missing?
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Shiratake Noodles (aka. Miracle or No Calorie Noodles)
Started by dietmama, Jan 29 2011 04:56 PM
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 04:56 PM
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Week 1: -1.8
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Week 4: -2.6 (-8.4")
Week 5: -2.6 (another cold!)
Week 6: -.8 (???)
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Week 9: -2.2 (after Disney!)
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Week 17: -0 (not quite a mature response but denying and moving forward)
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 05:08 PM
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My cousin is also working on his own diet and just ordered some Shiratake Noodles since he's been staying away from carbs and is craving something "starchy". You can find varieties that are as low as literally ZERO calories to about 40 calories per serving. And they may have some additional health benefits.
Has anyone hear of these? I'm pretty happy with the JC menu so far but think this may be a great option.
From the search I did on the forum, the dietician counts them as free food or limited free depending on the variety.
Zero calorie pasta! Sounds too good to be true, right? Is there something I'm missing?
Has anyone hear of these? I'm pretty happy with the JC menu so far but think this may be a great option.
From the search I did on the forum, the dietician counts them as free food or limited free depending on the variety.
Zero calorie pasta! Sounds too good to be true, right? Is there something I'm missing?
Hi
I have heard of them but have not tried them. Have you heard of the website/TV show/book called Hungry Girl? She uses them alot and has lots of recipes for them, but I have not tried them. Let me know if you do and if they are yummy!
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 09:18 PM
I LOVE them as a pasta substitute. I have a few bags in the frig now. (I haven't had it on JC because I'm only 2 1/2 weeks in, plus I get my fill of pasta with the JC meals. I know I'll incorporate them later as allowed.)
The consistency is not exactly like pasta, but I got used to it pretty quickly -- especially when I could have a huge plate of "pasta" for 40 calories. Half the bag is a serving, I think, which is 20 calories. I melt a Laughing Cow into it and sprinkle just a touch of 2% shredded cheese, salt and pepper.
LaurainVA is right -- the Hungry Girl website does have good tips/recipes for Shirataki noodles.
The consistency is not exactly like pasta, but I got used to it pretty quickly -- especially when I could have a huge plate of "pasta" for 40 calories. Half the bag is a serving, I think, which is 20 calories. I melt a Laughing Cow into it and sprinkle just a touch of 2% shredded cheese, salt and pepper.
LaurainVA is right -- the Hungry Girl website does have good tips/recipes for Shirataki noodles.
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Posted 31 January 2011 - 10:41 AM
You absolutely have to soak/rinse/soak/rinse several times plus give them a brief run in the microwave, in water, and rinse again.
They have a rather funky aroma fresh out of the package but it totally disappears when you handle it right. Then it's fabulous---a kinda stretchy pasta substitute that you can add to virtually anything at little caloric cost!
They have a rather funky aroma fresh out of the package but it totally disappears when you handle it right. Then it's fabulous---a kinda stretchy pasta substitute that you can add to virtually anything at little caloric cost!
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Posted 31 January 2011 - 10:43 AM
Thanks for all the tips!
I'll definitely remember to have this in my arsenal when the time comes.
I'll definitely remember to have this in my arsenal when the time comes.
Marta
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36 Pounds Gone on JC!
Main Goal
Week 1: -1.8
Week 2: -3.2
Week 3: -3.0 (TOM & cold!)
Week 4: -2.6 (-8.4")
Week 5: -2.6 (another cold!)
Week 6: -.8 (???)
Week 7: -3.0 (TOM!)
Week 8: -.6 (Who cares? ONDERLAND!!!)
Week 9: -2.2 (after Disney!)
Week 10: -4.0 (after New Orleans!!!)
Week 11: -.6 (short week & TOM)
Week 12: -3.0 (Wahoo!)
Week 13: -.6 (result of not working out. ready to step it up)
Week 14: -2.0 (worked out 5 times!)
Week 15: -3.2
Week 16: -1.6 (tough emotional weeks and thankful for the losses)
Week 17: -0 (not quite a mature response but denying and moving forward)
Week 18: -1.0 (ready to step it up! no more excuses!)
Week 19: -1.0 (OK, I'll take it but I want a BIG number next week)
Heaviest Weight (233??)
36 Pounds Gone on JC!
Main Goal
Week 1: -1.8
Week 2: -3.2
Week 3: -3.0 (TOM & cold!)
Week 4: -2.6 (-8.4")
Week 5: -2.6 (another cold!)
Week 6: -.8 (???)
Week 7: -3.0 (TOM!)
Week 8: -.6 (Who cares? ONDERLAND!!!)
Week 9: -2.2 (after Disney!)
Week 10: -4.0 (after New Orleans!!!)
Week 11: -.6 (short week & TOM)
Week 12: -3.0 (Wahoo!)
Week 13: -.6 (result of not working out. ready to step it up)
Week 14: -2.0 (worked out 5 times!)
Week 15: -3.2
Week 16: -1.6 (tough emotional weeks and thankful for the losses)
Week 17: -0 (not quite a mature response but denying and moving forward)
Week 18: -1.0 (ready to step it up! no more excuses!)
Week 19: -1.0 (OK, I'll take it but I want a BIG number next week)
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Posted 31 January 2011 - 02:22 PM
I LOVE them- and on the Hungry Girl website there was a blurb that they will be introducing a new macaroni shape. They do need to be rinsed, microwaved, dried a bit before using. Also, the noodles are very long, so snip them a bit. They are wonderful in soups, made with cheese sauce like laughing cow, and mixed with veggies with a bit of low sodium soy sauce.
They just don't work that great with tomato sauce- I tried and am glad I didn't give up on them! They count as a limited free food on program, btw.
They just don't work that great with tomato sauce- I tried and am glad I didn't give up on them! They count as a limited free food on program, btw.
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Posted 21 February 2011 - 11:56 PM
I love this forum. I have joined JC recently and have been reading on this forum since then. I too love noodles and this seems to be an awsome choice. could you please tell me where/ which store can I find these.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Posted 22 February 2011 - 03:29 AM
Hello aashber. My cousin bought them online but I actually found them at my local Winn Dixie supermarket. They were in the produce section near the alfalfa sprouts, tofu, etc.
I still haven't tried them but am looking forward to it. Hope you are enjoying JC so far! Good luck!
I still haven't tried them but am looking forward to it. Hope you are enjoying JC so far! Good luck!
Marta
Heaviest Weight (233??)
36 Pounds Gone on JC!
Main Goal
Week 1: -1.8
Week 2: -3.2
Week 3: -3.0 (TOM & cold!)
Week 4: -2.6 (-8.4")
Week 5: -2.6 (another cold!)
Week 6: -.8 (???)
Week 7: -3.0 (TOM!)
Week 8: -.6 (Who cares? ONDERLAND!!!)
Week 9: -2.2 (after Disney!)
Week 10: -4.0 (after New Orleans!!!)
Week 11: -.6 (short week & TOM)
Week 12: -3.0 (Wahoo!)
Week 13: -.6 (result of not working out. ready to step it up)
Week 14: -2.0 (worked out 5 times!)
Week 15: -3.2
Week 16: -1.6 (tough emotional weeks and thankful for the losses)
Week 17: -0 (not quite a mature response but denying and moving forward)
Week 18: -1.0 (ready to step it up! no more excuses!)
Week 19: -1.0 (OK, I'll take it but I want a BIG number next week)
Heaviest Weight (233??)
36 Pounds Gone on JC!
Main Goal
Week 1: -1.8
Week 2: -3.2
Week 3: -3.0 (TOM & cold!)
Week 4: -2.6 (-8.4")
Week 5: -2.6 (another cold!)
Week 6: -.8 (???)
Week 7: -3.0 (TOM!)
Week 8: -.6 (Who cares? ONDERLAND!!!)
Week 9: -2.2 (after Disney!)
Week 10: -4.0 (after New Orleans!!!)
Week 11: -.6 (short week & TOM)
Week 12: -3.0 (Wahoo!)
Week 13: -.6 (result of not working out. ready to step it up)
Week 14: -2.0 (worked out 5 times!)
Week 15: -3.2
Week 16: -1.6 (tough emotional weeks and thankful for the losses)
Week 17: -0 (not quite a mature response but denying and moving forward)
Week 18: -1.0 (ready to step it up! no more excuses!)
Week 19: -1.0 (OK, I'll take it but I want a BIG number next week)
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Posted 22 February 2011 - 08:28 AM
Thanks for the quick response. I will have to try some health stores or Asian store. Ther's no Winn Dixie where I live.
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Posted 23 February 2011 - 10:25 AM
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Thanks for the quick response. I will have to try some health stores or Asian store. Ther's no Winn Dixie where I live.
Is there a Shoprite near you? They sell them. Or like you said, I've seen them at some Asian markets.
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Posted 23 February 2011 - 08:13 PM
I checked at the Hugry Girl website for store location and hopefully whole foods has it. still have to go to the store to check out. Haven't reached the halfway goal yet so cannot plan my meal, just waiting to reach there so the very next day I could have some noodles. I am vegetarian and JC does not offer much veggie choices, so getting really bored with the food. But thanks to you I came across this topic.
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