I love pasta but I am always looking for a quality low-carb alternative. I’ve done a lot of spiralising vegetables but sometimes I just want a quick solution and luckily an Australian friend reminded me about Konjac.
There are some very weird-looking root vegetables but konjac is one of the weirdest. Hard to imagine you can make any kind of meal from Japanese veggies but you can. Konjac is sold commercially as both a pasta and an Asian noodle substitute. It comes in liquid-filled pouches and is quite readily available.
Konjac contains a soluble fibre, GLUCOMANNAN – in fact it has the highest weight and consistency of any known dietary fibre.
Because Konjac is water soluble it is very low carb and low calorie and it can help to strengthen your digestive system. Great for anyone who suffers from constipation and haemorrhoids.
And it’s this same soluble fibre that helps regulate blood sugar, if you’re diabetic, helps to absorb minerals and boost your metabolism, another plus for managing weight.
What I didn’t know is what a heavy hitter Konjac is. It also helps to stabilise blood pressure and its anti-bacterial properties and antioxidants, boost your immunity. It can even improve your eye health and your teeth!
One word of caution – if you have a sensitive tummy or real digestive issues Konjac can cause bloating and even diarrhoea so it’s something to be aware of.
So fellow pasta and noodle lovers, if you haven’t tried Konjac check it out for yourself.
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