heidinewy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Anyone know about these Japanese noodles? Pretty sure it is a definite no. Not sure I actually know what the ingredient is. What about Corn flour? http://www.slendierslim.com.au/products/rice/slendierslim-rice.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Konjac seems to be a type of potato so eating it would be fine and spiralizing it into "noodles" would be fine, but making it into a flour to make pasta is not. Plus corn is definitely out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 If you're looking for a rice substitute during Whole30, you can find many recipes on the web for riced cauliflower, which many swear by both during and after Whole30. For noodles, spaghetti squash and spiralized zucchini (zoodles!) are popular. You can get cheapo spiralizers on amazon. Here's some more information on konnyaku (most people refer to konjac by its Japanese name, even outside of Japan): Konnyaku The konnyaku itself, as a plant, is compliant, but you'll need to investigate how it is prepared to find out other possible ingredients. I'm guessing, though, that you're looking for rice. If that's the case, try some riced cauliflower and see how you like it. Many people adore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirl Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 If you've got digestive issues, stay away from these noodles. They make me very sick. While they have been around for years (so has white rice)... they are promoted for health and weight loss because they are so low calorie..... But that's because they are made from poorly digested starches extracted from yam (konjac) and from kelp (shiratake) and have no nutritional contribution at all. It's like adding psyllium or rice bran or Metamucil to your food. Better to have zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash or any real vegetable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 If you've got digestive issues, stay away from these noodles. They make me very sick. While they have been around for years (so has white rice)... they are promoted for health and weight loss because they are so low calorie..... But that's because they are made from poorly digested starches extracted from yam (konjac) and from kelp (shiratake) and have no nutritional contribution at all. It's like adding psyllium or rice bran or Metamucil to your food. Better to have zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash or any real vegetable. Actually, konnyaku/konjac is a plant, and its center is sometimes referred to by the name yam - but it has nothing to do with either true yams or sweet potatoes. Shirataki noodles are from the same plant, prepared/processed in a different way. Otherwise, your assessment is spot on - this is not the most optimal choice from a nutrition perspective - plus your kids, if you have any, will love the spiralizer. So eat veggies, and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted September 1, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 1, 2014 Corn flour and every derivative of corn is a big no during a Whole30. http://whole30.com/downloads/official-whole30-program-rules.pdf I like that you anticipated the answer was a definite no. We have responded to the question of Konjac / Shirataki Noodles before, so you could search the forum and find earlier responses. Bottom line, going for low calorie foods during a Whole30 is an epic fail. The point of the Whole30 is to eat nutrient dense foods. This food product attempts to fill your stomach with a substance without actually providing you with any nutrition. Konjac / Shirataki Noodles are as wrong a choice for a Whole30 as a bowl of Kraft Mac and Cheese except the mac and cheese offers better nutrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 For anyone with physical gut damage, these noodles can also be dangerous, many doctors tell compromised patients to avoid, avoid! I used to eat these and I can tell you, zoodles are far superior in taste and texture, as well as nutrition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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