Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
Hi everyone. I just wanted to rave about these carb free noodles I tried! I am sure some of you have already heard of them. These are the Shirataki (Yam) Noodles (aka Konnyaku Noodles). They are made from Elephant Yam Fiber, so they have zero calories, zero fat and zero carbs. They are 100% fiber, so it just passes through you and makes you feel full. It takes on the taste of anything you flavor it with. These have been eaten in Japan for thousands of years. I highly recommend them as they are a good filler for dieting and they don't raise your blood sugar. I just did a test to confirm it. My bs was 90 before eating and after 1 hr, it was 103 and at 2 hrs it was 93. (oh..and in my experiment, I didn't take my medication with my meal as I normally do so that nothing interfered with the test).
These noodles are available on the internet (see link below), and in Japanese stores. I have to admit, they are pricey on the internet mainly because of the shipping/handling. They are cheaper at Japanese stores. I would check for any local Japanese stores near you first before buying them online. For those of you in the NYC Metropolitan area, there is a Japanese Marketplace in Fort Lee called Mitsuwa on River Road that carries these noodles at half the internet price and twice the size bag! There are also Tofu-Shirataki Noodles out there that are available at Whole Foods, but I didn't really like them. They have a small amount of carbs (aprox 2-3 carbs/serving), but I think the Yam Noodles are much better, especially with regards to texture. Anyway, I hope this helps. If you do try them, let me know what you think!!!
http://www.miraclenoodle.com/
These noodles are available on the internet (see link below), and in Japanese stores. I have to admit, they are pricey on the internet mainly because of the shipping/handling. They are cheaper at Japanese stores. I would check for any local Japanese stores near you first before buying them online. For those of you in the NYC Metropolitan area, there is a Japanese Marketplace in Fort Lee called Mitsuwa on River Road that carries these noodles at half the internet price and twice the size bag! There are also Tofu-Shirataki Noodles out there that are available at Whole Foods, but I didn't really like them. They have a small amount of carbs (aprox 2-3 carbs/serving), but I think the Yam Noodles are much better, especially with regards to texture. Anyway, I hope this helps. If you do try them, let me know what you think!!!
http://www.miraclenoodle.com/
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My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...
Will let you know when I try them what I think?
Also those chocolate cherry muffins sound really yummy!!!!!!!
Thanks you guys.
Gabby
Also, the muffins you eat..... do they have salt in them and where can I get them? I am also on a restricted salt and water diet. Thanks so much. Joanne :)
The ingredients in MiracleMuffins is: wheat bran, wheat gluten, sunflower seeds, soy protein, oat bran, flax seeds, inulin, soy lecithinm natural flavors, baking soda, spenda - no salt, sugar or flour. Look at their website and read about it.
Nutritionally, it is considered a form of soluble fiber and is sometimes seen as a prebiotic. The consumption of large quantities (particularly by sensitive or unaccustomed individuals) can lead to gas and bloating. Inulin has a minimal impact on blood sugar, andunlike fructoseis not insulemic and does not raise triglycerides,[5] making it generally considered suitable for diabetics and potentially helpful in managing blood sugar-related illnesses.
*Snoopy dance*
Thanks marilynfan for turning me on to these!
Sherry
My blog, http://www.thesweetdiabetic.com