Shirataki Noodles - zero calories!!!
blackcoffeeandcherrypie
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Okay so probably most of you already know about these amazing noodles and I'm just the last person to hear about them because I never watch TV...
But still, if I can let one person know about this unbelievable food, then my work here is done.
Shirataki noodles are made from some icky fibre stuff that you probably don't want to think about. They're vegan, gluten free, look and taste almost exactly like noodles (to my untutored palate) and, best of all, they have ZERO calories.
Just let that sink in for a minute. Zero calories. Well, 4 calories, actually, for a whole bag, but still.
We had them in a stir fry last night for dinner and I just can't get over the fact that they were so good and no calories! I was so full, and on this diet I often don't feel that full. My 300 calorie dinner took me two goes to eat, it was so filling. Calorie free carbs?! I could have cried.
It's stuff like this that makes me think that maybe there is a God after all ;-)
Anyway, does anyone else use shirataki noodles in their cooking and, if so, how? Also, has anyone tried the penne or fettucini versions and, if so, were they any good?
But still, if I can let one person know about this unbelievable food, then my work here is done.
Shirataki noodles are made from some icky fibre stuff that you probably don't want to think about. They're vegan, gluten free, look and taste almost exactly like noodles (to my untutored palate) and, best of all, they have ZERO calories.
Just let that sink in for a minute. Zero calories. Well, 4 calories, actually, for a whole bag, but still.
We had them in a stir fry last night for dinner and I just can't get over the fact that they were so good and no calories! I was so full, and on this diet I often don't feel that full. My 300 calorie dinner took me two goes to eat, it was so filling. Calorie free carbs?! I could have cried.
It's stuff like this that makes me think that maybe there is a God after all ;-)
Anyway, does anyone else use shirataki noodles in their cooking and, if so, how? Also, has anyone tried the penne or fettucini versions and, if so, were they any good?
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Cant find these in uk;
nevermind i can haha0 -
I am in the UK lol, I found them here. Holland and Barrett sell them.0
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There's a rice version too, it's pretty decent as a 'fried rice' thing.0
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Why would you want to eat a food with zero calories, so zero nutrition value? Do they provide other things like vitamins etc? Or is it just a way to fill you up and make you not want to eat more, like an appetite suppressant but more natural?0
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Ooh, is it good? I saw the rice version, but I thought it might be like the time I tried to make courgette rice all over again...0
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Why would you want to eat a food with zero calories, so zero nutrition value? Do they provide other things like vitamins etc? Or is it just a way to fill you up and make you not want to eat more, like an appetite suppressant but more natural?
Well, most carbs don't give you a whole lot of nutrition anyway - pasta and rice are not particularly nutritious as far as I know - the main nutrition part is often the meat or vegetable addition (protein, vitamins etc). for me, having a zero calorie carb still let me have that traditional dish without all the calories it brings. It tastes good, for a start, yes it is filling, and it made me feel like I was having a proper meal.
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blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »Why would you want to eat a food with zero calories, so zero nutrition value? Do they provide other things like vitamins etc? Or is it just a way to fill you up and make you not want to eat more, like an appetite suppressant but more natural?
Well, most carbs don't give you a whole lot of nutrition anyway - pasta and rice are not particularly nutritious as far as I know - the main nutrition part is often the meat or vegetable addition (protein, vitamins etc). for me, having a zero calorie carb still let you have that traditional dish without all the calories it brings. It tastes good, for a start, yes it is filling, and it made me feel like I was having a proper meal.
Uhm, no? carbs = 4 calories per grams so definitely not zero nutrition value.
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Why would you want to eat a food with zero calories, so zero nutrition value? Do they provide other things like vitamins etc? Or is it just a way to fill you up and make you not want to eat more, like an appetite suppressant but more natural?
Yes it's basically just pure fiber to fill you up. I bought a trial of the fettucini, rice, and spaghetti from Amazon and I absolutely love the stuff because it allows me to have more cheese/sauces/meats with my "pasta"
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blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »Why would you want to eat a food with zero calories, so zero nutrition value? Do they provide other things like vitamins etc? Or is it just a way to fill you up and make you not want to eat more, like an appetite suppressant but more natural?
Well, most carbs don't give you a whole lot of nutrition anyway - pasta and rice are not particularly nutritious as far as I know - the main nutrition part is often the meat or vegetable addition (protein, vitamins etc). for me, having a zero calorie carb still let me have that traditional dish without all the calories it brings. It tastes good, for a start, yes it is filling, and it made me feel like I was having a proper meal.blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »
@aggelikik is referring to the calories each gram of carbohydrates has (not your 'zero calorie' noodles).
Brown rice, pretty nutritious.0 -
When you say that they taste "almost exactly like" noodles, what does that mean?
I'm doing okay on staying full with fruits and veggies, so I don't really need a zero or four calorie noodle replacement, but actual food with next to no calories is intriguing.
It's the "almost" like noodles part that sounds iffy. If it tastes like something else, but not really...I don't know. Things that are almost like other things are rarely as good.
Are they good on their own, as their own thing or are they good because they're "almost" like something else, so almost good?0 -
IsaackGMOON wrote: »
@aggelikik is referring to the calories each gram of carbohydrates has (not your 'zero calorie' noodles).
Ah, I wasn't aware that carbs had 4 calories per gram. Is that a standard formula or something? I learn something new every day!IsaackGMOON wrote: »Brown rice, pretty nutritious.
Yeah, also pretty calorific, unfortunately. A 70g (dry weight) serving of brown rice has over 250 calories. And considering what nutrients you can get from it (Manganese and Selenium) are also found in much lower calorie foods, I'm not too worried about skipping the brown rice. I think I can get more 'bang for my buck' in other foods. But, your mileage may vary :-)
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Is it filled with chemicals? Haha you just blew my mind0
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I thought it was the stuff that tasted like fish? It's been mentioned a few times... some people find them nasty.
I can't imagine that it would taste 'almost like pasta'. I've seen my share of 'it tastes almost like x' stuff on MFP and my conclusion, after attempting a few, is that people losing weight must be really desperate to convince themselves that the stuff they eat is as good as what they're missing out.0 -
blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »
@aggelikik is referring to the calories each gram of carbohydrates has (not your 'zero calorie' noodles).
Ah, I wasn't aware that carbs had 4 calories per gram. Is that a standard formula or something? I learn something new every day!IsaackGMOON wrote: »Brown rice, pretty nutritious.
Yeah, also pretty calorific, unfortunately. A 70g (dry weight) serving of brown rice has over 250 calories. And considering what nutrients you can get from it (Manganese and Selenium) are also found in much lower calorie foods, I'm not too worried about skipping the brown rice. I think I can get more 'bang for my buck' in other foods. But, your mileage may vary :-)
1 gram of carbs = 4 calories
1 gram of protein = 4 calories
1 gram of fat = 9 calories.
Brown rice is far from calorific lmfao.0 -
When you say that they taste "almost exactly like" noodles, what does that mean?
I'm doing okay on staying full with fruits and veggies, so I don't really need a zero or four calorie noodle replacement, but actual food with next to no calories is intriguing.
It's the "almost" like noodles part that sounds iffy. If it tastes like something else, but not really...I don't know. Things that are almost like other things are rarely as good.
Are they good on their own, as their own thing or are they good because they're "almost" like something else, so almost good?
I, personally, didn't notice any difference in taste at all but from reading reviews online, other people say they have a slightly different taste. My husband said he thought the texture was different but I did not notice any difference in texture. I always have noodles with spicy dishes, I don't eat them on their own. If you eat noodles on their own, or with a very mildly flavoured dish, it's entirely feasible that you might come back and say you could taste some difference. But for me, they were exactly like ordinary noodles. It wasn't like diet coke vs. ordinary coke. For me it was just like ordinary coke, I didn't notice any difference at all.0 -
IsaackGMOON wrote: »
Brown rice is far from calorific lmfao.
250 calories may not be a big part of your daily intake. I'm 4'11, 250 calories is a big deal to me!
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blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »I am in the UK lol, I found them here. Holland and Barrett sell them.
how much were they per pack like 200g for 2 pound or?
just purchased some online for a different retailer, just curious. thanks!0 -
blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »
Brown rice is far from calorific lmfao.
250 calories may not be a big part of your daily intake. I'm 4'11, 250 calories is a big deal to me!
But you still do have to eat something, no? If you cannot afford something like a bowl of brown rice, what can you possibly afford? Honestly curious, since this is rather different than the usual "should I fit pizza and oreos in my daily calories" debate.0 -
I thought it was the stuff that tasted like fish? It's been mentioned a few times... some people find them nasty.
Yeah, I have read that some people think they taste fishy, and I was preparing myself to not like them (I usually hate diet foods) but.... nothing. They were fine. Perhaps it depends on your palate, or what you serve them with?0 -
blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »
Brown rice is far from calorific lmfao.
250 calories may not be a big part of your daily intake. I'm 4'11, 250 calories is a big deal to me!
But you still do have to eat something, no? If you cannot afford something like a bowl of brown rice, what can you possibly afford? Honestly curious, since this is rather different than the usual "should I fit pizza and oreos in my daily calories" debate.
Let me guess... OP is on 1200 calories0 -
I usually mix my pasta with soft onions, garlic and diced tomato. Red sauce is a little much for me and white sauces, as much as I liked them, are out, so I do the onion, garlic and tomato thing (and some spices.) It's pretty good with whole wheat pasta.blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »When you say that they taste "almost exactly like" noodles, what does that mean?
I'm doing okay on staying full with fruits and veggies, so I don't really need a zero or four calorie noodle replacement, but actual food with next to no calories is intriguing.
It's the "almost" like noodles part that sounds iffy. If it tastes like something else, but not really...I don't know. Things that are almost like other things are rarely as good.
Are they good on their own, as their own thing or are they good because they're "almost" like something else, so almost good?
I, personally, didn't notice any difference in taste at all but from reading reviews online, other people say they have a slightly different taste. My husband said he thought the texture was different but I did not notice any difference in texture. I always have noodles with spicy dishes, I don't eat them on their own. If you eat noodles on their own, or with a very mildly flavoured dish, it's entirely feasible that you might come back and say you could taste some difference. But for me, they were exactly like ordinary noodles. It wasn't like diet coke vs. ordinary coke. For me it was just like ordinary coke, I didn't notice any difference at all.
Thanks for mentioning this. It's an interesting idea. Maybe I'll try it one of these days. I'm glad you like it!
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morrisons sells it
never heard, but I want to try them - half a kg for 25 cal must be a good snack lol0 -
blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »
Brown rice is far from calorific lmfao.
250 calories may not be a big part of your daily intake. I'm 4'11, 250 calories is a big deal to me!
But you still do have to eat something, no? If you cannot afford something like a bowl of brown rice, what can you possibly afford? Honestly curious, since this is rather different than the usual "should I fit pizza and oreos in my daily calories" debate.
Lol, where did 'afford' come into it? I'm not buying these because they're cheaper :-P Do you mean afford as in, afford the calories?
I like to save my calories for lean protein (usually chicken) and vegetables of any kind. I also like semi-skimmed milk and nuts and I have a little bit of fruit - not mad amounts. I don't really try to cut food groups out, I just like to consider what I'm getting for my calories and, if it's not that much, go with something different. I'm not opposed to carbs at all (I love carbs, lol) but if I can have more meat, veg, sauce and less calories in the 'carby' bit of the food, then I'm definitely up for that.0 -
I'm not a fan of the rice version (at least not how I had it with a curry) but I like it well enough as a pasta alternative. I like that I get to eat a lot of pasta sauce and cheese with it and still get a low calorie meal. I don't eat pasta because I have insulin resistance, so it's a good alternative for me. You do have to rinse them really well to get rid of any aftertaste/smell.0
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blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »
Brown rice is far from calorific lmfao.
250 calories may not be a big part of your daily intake. I'm 4'11, 250 calories is a big deal to me!
But you still do have to eat something, no? If you cannot afford something like a bowl of brown rice, what can you possibly afford? Honestly curious, since this is rather different than the usual "should I fit pizza and oreos in my daily calories" debate.
I don't really see what the problem is with someone using a low calorie alternative if they like the taste of it? Why have the extra calories of brown rice if you're happy with konjac noodles? I know I'd rather have a 250 calorie slice of cake than a small amount of brown rice![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
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IsaackGMOON wrote: »
Let me guess... OP is on 1200 calories
Actually, on exercise days, I'm on 2470 calories. On non-exercise days it really depends how sedentary I am. But I still wouldn't waste 250 calories on something that gives me very little nutrition, and very little taste, when I can have chicken or vegetables or tasty sauces with garlic and chillies and tomatoes, and get my 'carbs' for 'free'.
And on that note, I'm going to leave you to your 'gangsta' school of nutrition and wish you the best of luck with your brown rice :-P It sounds very healthy, I hope you enjoy your stronglifts (I also have started the stronglifts). May the best carb win!0 -
blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »Why would you want to eat a food with zero calories, so zero nutrition value? Do they provide other things like vitamins etc? Or is it just a way to fill you up and make you not want to eat more, like an appetite suppressant but more natural?
Well, most carbs don't give you a whole lot of nutrition anyway - pasta and rice are not particularly nutritious as far as I know - the main nutrition part is often the meat or vegetable addition (protein, vitamins etc). for me, having a zero calorie carb still let me have that traditional dish without all the calories it brings. It tastes good, for a start, yes it is filling, and it made me feel like I was having a proper meal.
rice has no nutrition, really? I think you need togo back to the drawing board. Rice, pasta, and potatoes contain plenty of micronutrients.
here is a breakdown of regular brown nice:
Vitamins
Amounts Per Selected Serving%DV
Vitamin A0.0IU0%
Vitamin C0.0mg0%
Vitamin D~ ~
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)2.2mg11%
Vitamin K3.5mcg4%
Thiamin0.7mg49%
Riboflavin0.2mg10%
Niacin9.4mg47%
Vitamin B60.9mg47%
Folate37.0mcg9%
Vitamin B120.0mcg0%
Pantothenic Acid2.8mg28%
Choline56.8mg
Betaine~
Minerals
Amounts Per Selected Serving%DV
Calcium42.6mg4%
Iron2.7mg15%
Magnesium265mg66%
Phosphorus616mg62%
Potassium412mg12%
Sodium13.0mg1%
Zinc3.7mg25%
Copper0.5mg26%
Manganese6.9mg346%
Selenium43.3mcg62%
Fluoride~
Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5706/2#ixzz3hqZWSz2N
so not sure where you are getting the no nutritional value….0 -
blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »
Brown rice is far from calorific lmfao.
250 calories may not be a big part of your daily intake. I'm 4'11, 250 calories is a big deal to me!
But you still do have to eat something, no? If you cannot afford something like a bowl of brown rice, what can you possibly afford? Honestly curious, since this is rather different than the usual "should I fit pizza and oreos in my daily calories" debate.
I don't really see what the problem is with someone using a low calorie alternative if they like the taste of it? Why have the extra calories of brown rice if you're happy with konjac noodles? I know I'd rather have a 250 calorie slice of cake than a small amount of brown rice
Personally, I have no problem, just curious. I totally get the idea behind lower calorie alternatives to things where there are a ton of calories per regular serving. But when a bowl of regular rice noodles has less than 200 calories (at least for my servings) it does sound unusual to need something even lower calorie.
Although I am getting to see this is a low carb thread, not a low cal one, so I am running away.0 -
blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »IsaackGMOON wrote: »
Brown rice is far from calorific lmfao.
250 calories may not be a big part of your daily intake. I'm 4'11, 250 calories is a big deal to me!
But you still do have to eat something, no? If you cannot afford something like a bowl of brown rice, what can you possibly afford? Honestly curious, since this is rather different than the usual "should I fit pizza and oreos in my daily calories" debate.
I don't really see what the problem is with someone using a low calorie alternative if they like the taste of it? Why have the extra calories of brown rice if you're happy with konjac noodles? I know I'd rather have a 250 calorie slice of cake than a small amount of brown rice
Personally, I have no problem, just curious. I totally get the idea behind lower calorie alternatives to things where there are a ton of calories per regular serving. But when a bowl of regular rice noodles has less than 200 calories (at least for my servings) it does sound unusual to need something even lower calorie.
Although I am getting to see this is a low carb thread, not a low cal one, so I am running away.
u better run0
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