Shirataki/Miracle noodles - anyone lost weight eating them?

Sabine_Stroehm

Lol, just realised that this is an old thread. I officially have too much time on my hands. :laugh:

There's a lot of necroposting going on today.:happy:

ndj1979

zombie thread….

are these noodles made from unicorn dust?

SLLRunner

Lol, just realised that this is an old thread. I officially have too much time on my hands.:laugh:

There's a lot of necroposting going on today :happy: .

zombie thread….

are these noodles made from unicorn dust?

I'm right there with you guys. :laugh: :laugh:

Charlottesometimes23

zombie thread….

are these noodles made from unicorn dust?

So that means that they're a negative calorie food?

.....adding to shopping list.

badfeet67

I eat them in a weird way.. I would boil like 400g of them then take a pack of instant ramen with a flavor packet that I like, and throw away the ramen then just place the konjac noodles in the msg soup :laugh:

Yeah, I had the tofu laced ones and the texture reminded me of ramen. I had them with butter and Parmesan, but I think next time I will make a seafood soup noodle bowl type dish with them.

sheilsun

Hi,
My favorite shirataki noodles are Miracle Noodles. I love their variety, the fact of no tofu, soy, salt, carbs or calories. The noodles help me lose weight and more important maintain the weight I like to be. As far as the smell, I simply rinse well or boil for 1-2 minutes and that eliminates the smell completely. I use them in stir frys, lots of soups (I am a soup lover) casseroles or just with some favorite healthy sauces. Their new variety of ziti has become a favorite. Their Facebook page has so many recipes from all over the world and many of so very easy to prepare for me, my family and company. Also easy to purchase either on their website or local Whole Foods and other chains carrying their brand.

They take on the flavor of whatever you combine them with. Miracle Noodle is a staple in our house. Long shelf life and also can keep them refrigerated for longer useability. Of all the weight loss programs I have tried, sticking with Miracle Noodle has been the best for me. I can have my pasta and stay thin and healthy. Sometimes I do have regular pasta however always go back to these noodles for stability in my maintenance plan. Hope this helps. Happy Healthy New Year:)

ndj1979

Hi,
My favorite shirataki noodles are Miracle Noodles. I love their variety, the fact of no tofu, soy, salt, carbs or calories. The noodles help me lose weight and more important maintain the weight I like to be. As far as the smell, I simply rinse well or boil for 1-2 minutes and that eliminates the smell completely. I use them in stir frys, lots of soups (I am a soup lover) casseroles or just with some favorite healthy sauces. Their new variety of ziti has become a favorite. Their Facebook page has so many recipes from all over the world and many of so very easy to prepare for me, my family and company. Also easy to purchase either on their website or local Whole Foods and other chains carrying their brand.

They take on the flavor of whatever you combine them with. Miracle Noodle is a staple in our house. Long shelf life and also can keep them refrigerated for longer useability. Of all the weight loss programs I have tried, sticking with Miracle Noodle has been the best for me. I can have my pasta and stay thin and healthy. Sometimes I do have regular pasta however always go back to these noodles for stability in my maintenance plan. Hope this helps. Happy Healthy New Year:)

are you really dr oz in disguise?

the noodles did not make you lose weight or maintain weight, the amount of calories that you consume did that.

SmallMimi

They are awful, awful noodles.

^^^THIS^^^ considered them a waste of money. Tried several methods of preparation, just couldn't get a good flavor profile. Will stick to normal pasta and eat it less frequently.

bigboyscotty123

I started eating them last week and unbelievably lost 3kg in that week. No joke. I was 96.8kg on the 6th/Feb and I am 93.4 today 15th/Feb.

neanderthin

Funny thing is, any food you eat in a deficit will attribute to weight loss, even the ones with the most calories.....true story.:bigsmile:

ndj1979

Funny thing is, any food you eat in a deficit will attribute to weight loss, even the ones with the most calories.....true story.:bigsmile:

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_Terrapin_

I started eating them last week and unbelievably lost 3kg in that week. No joke. I was 96.8kg on the 6th/Feb and I am 93.4 today 15th/Feb.

Congrats! Keep eating them since you're losing weight with them. You may be exercising more and eating less overall, but then again, maybe it's the noodles.

vanguardfitness

If you stick to your CALORIE DEFICIT, has anyone LOST weight eating them?

Do you realize what you're asking

missyjane824

I've eaten them. I've lost weight. Can't say there's much of a correlation.

Mangopickle

Jeez opinions are like...
I'm asking people who actually do eat them what your experiences are please.
I dont care if you dont like them and dont eat them.
If you stick to your CALORIE DEFICIT, has anyone LOST weight eating them?
I am asking because I wonder if they actually stall weight loss, despite being zero calorie, like diet drinks, I wonder if they fool your body into NOT losing weight.
Would only like the opinions of people who actually eat them please.

Yes, I eat them every week. My favorite food in the whole world was Vietnamese pho. I ate it at restaurants and had crates of instant pho at home. This of course made me obese. I make my own pho at home now with House brand shirataki angle hair noodles. I dump the packet into a storage container. I use kitchen shears to cut the portion in half- they tend to be in a clump. This is one portion. I rinse and fluff them in a strainer under the tap. Then I add to my hot broth. I find them a excellent substitute for slippery chewy rice noodles. Rice noodles don't have flavor anyway that is why pho broth is so rich. I am a fan of bean thread and yam noodles anyway, both are very chewy and have no flavor. The shirataki has about a tenth of the calories and is very low carb. People who like chewy Asian noodles will likely enjoy shirataki. I have had sleeve surgery and rice noodles are no longer allowed. The shirataki has been an easy conversion for me. I have lost 55 lbs, but of course I had surgery. I keep at least 5 packs in the fridge. They last about 5 months. I have ONLY eaten them in soup . My old Super Bowl of pho was around 850 calories and 60+ g of carb. My shirataki noodles in a double portion are only 40 cals and 6g of carb, and I only eat 1 portion. This has been great for me. I get to keep eating an old favorite.

D_squareG

Jeez opinions are like...
I'm asking people who actually do eat them what your experiences are please.
I dont care if you dont like them and dont eat them.
If you stick to your CALORIE DEFICIT, has anyone LOST weight eating them?
I am asking because I wonder if they actually stall weight loss, despite being zero calorie, like diet drinks, I wonder if they fool your body into NOT losing weight.
Would only like the opinions of people who actually eat them please.

I couldn't find them in my regular store so I ordered them online. I ate about six of the twelve packages I ordered and threw the rest away. They are disgusting.

That is why you aren't hearing from people who ate them. No one can stand them for long. It is like eating worms.

raventwo

I eat them often - though my favorite are the Miracle Noodles rice. I rinse them super well, drain, heat in water, and have no problem with any odor after that. I would say 1-2x a week I use these. I'm losing nicely while using these as a substitute for rice.

watermelonsugar_

Purdue University researchers have shown that rats eating food sweetened with saccharin took in more calories and gained more weight than rats fed sugar-sweetened food.

If you eat more, you gain more. There is no miracle weight loss food. Also, I recommend spaghetti squash for a great pasta substitute. I also like yam noodles, but more so in cold dishes.

bettyjoburdett

If you ask a question about food in a food/nutrition forum and you don't like the answers or comments then don't keep asking the same question expecting different answers. As explained to you by many contributors your question did not make sense. A calorie is a calorie whether it be 'miracle' noodles, diet soda or marshmallows. You sounded a bit confrontational in your repeatedly asked the same question but did not like the answers.

bigboyscotty123

I eat them often - though my favorite are the Miracle Noodles rice. I rinse them super well, drain, heat in water, and have no problem with any odor after that. I would say 1-2x a week I use these. I'm losing nicely while using these as a substitute for rice.

I like the (Miracle) rice as well. What I do is get one packet of (Shirataki)noodles and one packet of (Shirataki)rice. A lot I know(about 350grams). Rinse that in a colander with hot water. Pour into a bowl. There is your base.

I have in the fridge a container with either a chicken and vegetable minestrone soup or a vegetable pureed mix. The chicken and vegetable minestrone soup is made from any salad and vegies lightly stir fried with a dash of fish sauce and shredded boiled chicken. A sprinkle of chilli powder to give it a kick. Heat the soup mix on a stove and pour over your noodles. Yummmmmmm!! Plus it fills you right up and no more than 150cal max.

I've tried all sorts of diets and diet foods and shakes and tablets and you name it but I have NEVER had results like I've seen in the last 2 weeks while having Shirataki noodles. My wife says it could just be a coincidence, but I just don't know..

I'll keep you informed how I go......

Cheers all..

Scotty
Perth
Western Australia.......

crystal075

Hi, I know this is an old topic, but I wanted to leave a comment. I eat these noodles weekly and I actually just rinse out of bag once and can often eat them straight from bag with even something simple as soy sauce. I have eaten these noodles as a stir fry as well and have felt super full had only taken in about 250 calories with my stir fry mix at the max. I think its a wonderful filler to get your tummy feeling satisfied. I eat about 4 bags a week! Being conscious of losing weight involves being open-minded to different alternatives and being creative, along with innovative. :smile

elliottwave

OK, old post here but these wonderful noodles are getting a bad rap due to ignorance! It is all how you prepare them, people!

1. RINSE THEM THOROUGHLY - yes, they smell like fish but this disappears after a good rinsing.
2. COOK THEM IN A HOT FRYING PAN FIRST, before you put them in any recipe. This takes a good deal (although not all) of the rubbery texture away. Just heat a frying pan on high, add a small amount of butter or spray, and heat them for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. They don't stick to the pan so it's hard to mess up.
3. Enjoy them with your favorite sauce! I love them best in an Alfredo sauce and Thai peanut sauce but the sky is the limit.

As for the "miracle" part, I believe the reason they call them that is because they are made of from a Japanese yam that's packed with dietary fiber but has no carbohydrates and no calories (although tofu shiritaki noodles do have about 40 calories and 3 grams of carbs per serving). They have no artificial ingredients in them, are very healthy for you, and you can eat them without guilt no matter what diet you are on (I happen to use them on a ketogenic diet) and they can be a life saver when you are hungry but need to watch your intake.

pavenewpaths

I ate one every day for about a week and lost weight just fine.

But they still taste awful and would rather make room for real pasta.

sansa

I love these noodes. I wish they were easier to find and cheaper though. I'm at a stall and hoping they'll help kick me back over the hump.

RodaRose

I love these noodes. I wish they were easier to find and cheaper though. I'm at a stall and hoping they'll help kick me back over the hump.

You can buy them on line at amazon and other places.
They are made out of cellulose -- not digestible by humans.
That is why they are often marketed as zero calories.

http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Pasta-Angel-Ounce/dp/B00BP36RTY

Puffingmuffin

I bought three different brands and over ten packets. I rather eat the real noodles or not eat pasta at all. The texture is so bad. I rather not eat chocolate than eat fake noodles.

jimmmer

Doesn't matter.

If you're inside your calorie goal, then you'll lose weight (spikes in water weight due to sodium, cycles, etc notwithstanding)

No food can "trick" you into gaining fat deposits if you're in a sustained calorie deficit. That includes diet coke, FWIW.

Time for the broscience to be put away.

jmv7117

If YOU EAT shirataki noodles or miracle noodles, have you actually lost weight while eating them and sticking to your daily calorie goal?
I am asking because I wonder if they are fooling the body like diet soda does and you don't lose weight, even with the same calorie deficit.
There have been studies in rats designed to test their theory that artificial ingredients alter the body’s ability to regulate calorie intake. There are foods that stall weight loss regardless of their calorie content.
I'm not asking who doesn't like the noodles.
Thanks.

I wouldn't buy them because they are a highly processed food. They have 0 nutritional value! So aside of putting a bit of bulk in your belly, I see no value in eating them and I definitely would not consider them good value for my food dollar.

Jelaan

I eat the shirataki noodles and they do have calories, about 40 for the serving I eat. When I cook pasta for the rest of my family I eat those instead plus the sauce I have made and they have helped reduce my calorie intake and yes I have lost weight. I rinse them really well then microwave them. As long as you are not expecting them to be exactly like pasta, they are not bad. I buy them in the grocery store here in Toronto, found them in the fridge with the tofu.

Myhaloslipped

Ugh, I tried them and regret it to this day. They were gross and bore no resemblance whatsoever to actual pasta.