Miracle Noodle Blog

What's the most popular Miracle Noodle recipe?
Of all the dozens of recipes that have been cooked with love and documented on our recipe page--both Miracle Noodle’s own and those supplied by our loyal customers--which low-calorie shirataki pasta creation do you think is most popular? Fettucini Chicken Alfredo?  Maybe…. Pad Thai? Perhaps…. Ricotta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes? Drool. Yum. Definitely a strong contender…. Mac ‘n’ Cheese …… Hungry yet? And the winner is …. Truth be told, all the above are in the running for “Most Popular Miracle Noodle Recipe of All Time.” But if we had to... Read more...
What does it mean when a label says "gluten-free"?
  The 4+ multi-billion dollar gluten-free industry is growing by leaps and bounds, gluten free chip by gluten free chip. It's expected to crack $6 billion within a couple years. Over two-thirds of the U.S. population purchased at least one gluten-free item in 2012. That would be awesome if that product was Miracle Noodle because shirataki noodles are beneficial for health. But what about the myriad other gluten-free products that have seemingly sprouted (no pun intended, though some healthy gluten-free products are sprouted, such as healthy bread) overnight into every... Read more...
Is it Worth it To Count Carbs Every Day?
Do you know how many grams of carbohydrates a tortilla has?  How about a serving of rice. And how much is a serving? Is it one-half cup, one-third? If you have three-quarters of a cup, how many grams of carbohydrates is that? (If you eat Miracle Rice, it's easy to know how many grams of carbohydrates per serving: 0. Zero. None. Nil.) How many grams of carbs does a cup of beans have? Do all beans have the same amount of carbohydrates or do Pinto beans have more than Navy?  And... Read more...
Probiotics Can Help You Digest Gluten and Reduce Food Allergy Symptoms
Are you taking high doses of probiotics every single day? Billions and billions of CFU’s (colony forming units)? Not sure? Think you might be because you eat yogurt often? Think again. If you’re not 100% gluten-free, probiotic supplementation could help you digest gluten. As more and more studies reveal the nature of the human biome, the collection of tens of trillions of microscopic critters that live in our bodies rent-free, and outnumber our human cells by at least a factor of ten, researchers are now armed with data that demonstrates... Read more...
Is a Gluten-Free Diet More Expensive?
  One of the biggest complaints about going gluten free is the cost. Gluten free foods are usually more expensive than their wheat flour counterparts. Gluten free pretzels are at least a few more bucks than regular ones. Same goes for cookies, bread, bagels, waffles...you name it. But are gluten free diets always more expensive? Does a gluten free diet absolutely have to leave you with less money in your wallet at the end of the month? No...but only if you know what to shop for. The easiest way to... Read more...
What's the best oil to cook with if you're diabetic?
Quick cooking quiz: Which is healthier for you to cook with... Pure lard or …................................. Crisco? High-fat coconut oil or …................. vegetable oil? High-fat palm oil or …..................... cottonseed oil? Butter or ….................................... Canola oil? If you selected any answers on the right side, you may be surprised to read that when it comes to healthy cooking, all the answers on the left are the healthier options. Ask your doctor or a registered dietician which of the above cooking options are healthier and they may tell you the exact opposite,... Read more...
Best Sources of Iron for Gluten Free Dieters
With apologies to vegetarians: do you ever crave red meat and have an insatiable desire to sink your canines into a thick piece of a T-Bone steak? Does your intuition ever tell you to get in touch with your inner Paleolithic DNA?   If so, could it be that your body is telling you that you're low in iron? Perhaps. You could also be low in vitamin B12.  But if you are vegetarian, are you at risk for being deficient in iron because you don't eat red meat? Certainly, meat eaters... Read more...
Is Yogurt a Superfood for Gluten-Free Dieters?
High-wage earning food marketers have successfully convinced most people that eating yogurt is vital for good health. Several brands promote their yogurts as a probiotic-containing superfood. Yogurt is also loaded with calcium, vital for bone density. So is yogurt a superfood? Yogurt is most often a gluten-free food. It would make sense to incorporate yogurt into a gluten-free diet for gut health (thanks to the probiotics). Greek yogurt, barely a blip in total sales of yogurt a mere handful of years ago, now accounts for roughly 35% of all yogurt... Read more...
Is Fruit Bad to Eat if You're on a Low Carb Diet?
Anybody who has adopted a low-carb lifestyle has mastered the art of eating a low-glycemic diet, which keeps blood sugar levels steady without spiking. But fruit contains fructose, which does raise blood sugar levels. So if you’re a fruit-loving low-carb dieter, should you give it up for good? Like with most things in life, moderation is the answer. You want to avoid multiple trips to the all you can eat dessert bar. Some people may think that eating some melon and berries is infinitely far superior in health than a... Read more...
7 Healthy Low Carb Snacks
Some nutritionists say that the term ‘healthy snack’ is an oxymoron, like ‘jumbo shrimp.’ There’s no such thing as a healthy chip--even if it’s baked instead of fried--or a healthy cracker or healthy pretzel or healthy ice cream...all these snacks have lots of carbs. But there are plenty of healthy snacks that can be made with all-natural, low-carb foods. Chips, crackers, pretzels and ice cream are very processed and therefore far away from being considered ‘natural.’ So what are some examples of minimally-processed, healthy low-carb snacks? The Miracle Noodle Team... Read more...
How to Beat the Glycemic Index
Whether you're trying lose weight, eat low-carb or improve diabetes, especially type 2, you must learn to master the Glycemic Index. That means pasta, noodles and rice are a no-no on your approved diet list. At least that’s what you may have been told by your doctor or nutritionist.    Well, good news: you can have your cake and eat it, too. Ok, maybe not regular cake, but there's a substitute for several types of your favorite carbohydrates that you can enjoy guilt-free, everything from fettuccini to angel hair pasta... Read more...
How a Low Carb Diet Helped a Child Lead a Normal Life
As part of our "Share Your Transformation Success Story," we received this inspiring story from a Canadian child, 11 years old. The Miracle Noodle Team was so inspired by it, we've decided to add it to our Low Carb Blog. Here it is, in case you haven't seen it on the Miracle Noodle Transformations page or our e-newsletter: Hi, my name is Ljubica, I am 11 years old and I have been eating Miracle Noodles for 3 years now. I live in the Yukon, which is in Northern Canada.  ... Read more...