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[Goddess]

While we discuss Atkins and other low-carb plans throughout this forum, this topic is for Atkins-specific questions and discussion. Welcome!

[Lisa R]

I have just learned about a new pasta called tofu shirataki and was wondering how that would be on induction or any part of low carb way it has 3 carbs and 2 grams is fiber. What does anyone think? Thanks for any input.
Lisa R

[Goddess]

Lisa- Here's a discussion about those induction - Shirataki Noodles on Induction??

And you may be interested in Marcie's article about using these as well...
Konjac Noodles Demystified | LowCarbEating

[hdyhouse]

Lisa, I have not tried the shirataki with tofu. I prefer the plain shirataki as they have 0 net carbs. They work well during induction. Some people object to the texture (too rubbery). I like to use them in a low carb stir fry to make a nice lo mein style dish. They have no flavor, so they pick-up the flavor of what they are cooked in. (Make sure you thoroughly rinse them when you take them out of the package!!) I also like to make my e-z alfredo sauce and put it over the shirataki and serve it as a starch substitute side dish.

[Lisa R]

Thank You both for your help I can't tell you how happy I am that I have found this site. I have been doing it on my own and I think you know how that is so I am so glad you are here.
Lisa R

[Maggie]

Thanks, Goddess!

I'm approaching 10 years of low carbing that started (and continues) to be directed by the Atkins Nutritional Approach. It's been a very rewarding time.

[aliceinwonderland]

I tried Shiratki noodles....very rubbery and they do not reheat well....Would boiling them more than 2 minutes help? Magickally making them significantly less rubbery? Also, when is a good idea to incorporate tomato sauce/ tomatos and carrots into my diet. Im going to be on induction forever, but I like to have them once in a while. I do Pilates everyday and Bender Ball every other day, so would that make up for it? I know atkins typically says no, but I was on induction for a year last time....I am averaging 15 net carbs a day right now...
Thanks!

[aliceinwonderland]

Also, I usually cannot eat as often as I am supposed to (Goddess talked to me about it), however, sometimes I feel somewhat hungry a couple hours after I have eaten, but wont do do because I feel it is too soon....What do you guys think?

[hdyhouse]

Leslie, to me the shirataki always has a non-pasta texture. However, for the dishes I use them in, it makes no difference to me. The texture seems to be the only negative I have seen people complain about for them. As soon as I got off induction, I started incorporating more tomatoes into my diet. As far as tomato sauce is concerned, I used it sparingly, even in induction, particularly for the Deep dish pizza. Look for a sauce withe the least carbs and just work it in with your allowance. 15 carbs a day is a little restrictive. I stayed on induction level of 20 grams of carbs for 9 months, but I worked small amounts of carrot and tomato into my diet. Once you reach 25-30 grams of carb per day, there are a lot of possibilities that become available to you.

[Goddess]

Leslie-The people who I see who are most successful follow a plan, especially to start, eat at least 20 grams of carbs a day (mostly from veggies), and eat when they are hungry.

Avoiding eating when you're hungry, eating less than you are allowed, and focusing on how "fat" you feel are all ways to diet. Low carb, when done successfully for PERMANENT weight loss, becomes just how you eat.

If you learn to listen to your body and eat healthy, allowed LC food, you'll find that your appetite becomes a good indicator of when you should eat. You'll find the food obsessions and those compulsions surrounding foods usually disappear. In other words, you can either diet, stop, and regain the weight, or find a new way of eating and solve this issue once and for all. Which sounds better?

[aliceinwonderland]

I know!
I always ate low carb when I ate, though. The steroids, surgery and bed rest kind of screwed me and here I am trying to work those issues out of my head. I know if I become a stupid, skinny, unhealthy idiot again, I will die. My doctors had told me that it will destroy my heart and it doesnt matter how many vitamins a day I take, it will never make up for not eating, just drinking shakes. i am doing a lot better and appreciate the support from all of you! i am happy I found this site!
Also, I make my own tomato sauce by chopping them up and cooking it with cheese and water. takes a few hours, but that is the sugar free way to do it and it tastes better.
My biggest issue now (other than the eating paranoia thing and occasional grogginess) is foot cramps/occasional calf cramps. I drink a gallon of water easily a day, so its not dehydration. Is there a vitamin that may help me with this issue?
Merry part!

[hdyhouse]

Leslie, I solved my leg cramp issues by taking a calcium supplement. Some people also report success with potassium supplements, but calcium works for me.

[dad2bike]

Popping in after a long period of absence. I'm glad I stopped by this thread. I totally forgot about Shiritaki Noodles. I love them.
The asian market is around the corner from my gym. I'll stop by tonight and pick up some.

[aliceinwonderland]

Originally Posted by hdyhouse

Leslie, I solved my leg cramp issues by taking a calcium supplement. Some people also report success with potassium supplements, but calcium works for me.

Thanks! I'll give it a shot!