Shirataki- the real thing

Remykins · 07-18-2012, 02:07 PM

Im wondering about Shirataki Noodles- not the new 'Tofu shirataki, 40 cals a serving' but the older ones that are literally zero calories, zero carbs.

They are pure fiber- Im wondering if incorporating some of them into my meals would hurt- the extra fiber is always welcome on a low carb, low fat diet to move things along.

I dont see a problem with it, has anyone had any experiences with them on stillmans?

Deen73 · 07-19-2012, 08:57 AM

My comment will probably add nothing at all helpful to this thread, lol, but I just wanted to chime in and say that I'm looking for them, too. I'm no expert on Stillman's, but I *imagine* they'd be alright... Somebody else might know more, though. I have heard you can sometimes find them in the refrigerated section of the grocery near the lettuce (and, of course, Asian groceries) -- let me know if you have any luck!

Remykins · 07-19-2012, 10:36 AM

FIND them? oh ya.

They are by the tofu- refrigerated, i am an expect as cooking them. I make all sorts of things, often with them. I get different sizes and shapes for different dishes. Probably eat them at least once a week. If i hit goal, i will integrate them into my diet and see if I still lose.

catne · 07-19-2012, 03:06 PM

you can try them, but I would offer a word of caution on trying to "tweak" Stillman's.

You will definitely not get the Stillman-promised loss results if you add items that are not on the Stillman's list...that's kind of the point of the diet: you eat what's on the list, and nothing else.

Once you start adding fiber and/or carbs, you're no longer doing Stillman's, you're doing generic low carb. Which will still work--but once you get past the initial water weight loss you get from any low-carb diet you will slow down if you're not following the actual Stillman's-approved-foods-list.

Many of us have found this one out the hard way...Stillman's works very, very well. But only if you follow it to the letter.

Remykins · 07-20-2012, 06:41 AM

Just checked with a professional.

The Shirataki with Tofu are not legal. But the original Shirataki is legal. These didnt exist for the Dr. when writing the book. Recommended to limit the amount because of the risk of fecal impaction however. -Which is what I thought when I ran the numbers.

vyomguy · 07-20-2012, 10:36 AM

those doesnt taste so great by themselves.

healthy for life · 09-29-2012, 05:32 AM

I am on stillmans and found they slowed my loss. so I cut them out for now. I use stillmans for quick weight loss- like right now I'm getting ready for a vacation in a week. If you are doing strict stillmans quick weight loss plan I would not use them. But fine for ongoing weight loss.

makemeslim · 09-29-2012, 08:22 AM

I used them and had no problems at all losing. We can not get the tofu type here in the UK. Wash them well and remember they need a lot of seasoning. I found them great chopped small when I made chicken noodle soup or in a chicken stir fry but like I said they really do need a lot of seasoning. Tried them in a spag bowl style dish and was very dissapointed....did not like them at all....found them too rubbery to eat when not chopped. That is my take.

Mar922 · 09-29-2012, 12:06 PM

The only reason they slowed my loss is because I would eat them all Every Time! On stills I always eat so little but because they felt like forbidden food I couldn't maintain my portion size If I had a normal portion they didn't make me gain.

The dukan diet is kind of like a revamped stills so sometimes if I am unsure about whether it is still friendly, because he developed the diet so long ago I refer to my dukan book to see if they would be allowed and I also figure if they will keep me on plan and are low carb I will have them anyways.

Vyomguy: I have tried both the tofu and the Yam fiber varieties both need to be seasoned well or be in something like a sauce or stirfry they are not as good on their own and they are not the same texture so if you are expecting noodles you will be disappointed. Although, they are great for sunomono salad almost the same texture too.

BucketGirl24 · 02-06-2013, 09:01 PM

Groupon is having a sell on them right now. You can get 24 bags for $39. There are a variety of noodles that you can get too.

07-18-2012, 02:07 PM	#1
Remykins Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,182 Gallery: Remykins Stats: 139/132/128 WOE: Low carb Start Date: May 6th 2009	Shirataki- the real thing Im wondering about Shirataki Noodles- not the new 'Tofu shirataki, 40 cals a serving' but the older ones that are literally zero calories, zero carbs. They are pure fiber- Im wondering if incorporating some of them into my meals would hurt- the extra fiber is always welcome on a low carb, low fat diet to move things along. I dont see a problem with it, has anyone had any experiences with them on stillmans?

07-19-2012, 03:06 PM	#4
catne Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Smack dab in the Middle Posts: 1,828 Gallery: catne Stats: XXX/X/??? WOE: Low Carb, Cycling Atkins/Stillmans Start Date: restart 3/06/2012	you can try them, but I would offer a word of caution on trying to "tweak" Stillman's. You will definitely not get the Stillman-promised loss results if you add items that are not on the Stillman's list...that's kind of the point of the diet: you eat what's on the list, and nothing else. Once you start adding fiber and/or carbs, you're no longer doing Stillman's, you're doing generic low carb. Which will still work--but once you get past the initial water weight loss you get from any low-carb diet you will slow down if you're not following the actual Stillman's-approved-foods-list. Many of us have found this one out the hard way...Stillman's works very, very well. But only if you follow it to the letter. __________________ Cathy from Nebraska (and Florida!) RE-START date 3/06/2012 -65 lbs. Club for 2012 Re-start! Now at lowest weight in 8 years. Down 75 lbs. from all-time highest weight. 2013 losses= -5

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07-19-2012, 08:57 AM	#2
Deen73 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 218 Gallery: Deen73 Stats: 252/229/199 WOE: JUDDD all the way! Start Date: JUDDD restart: April 9, 2013	My comment will probably add nothing at all helpful to this thread, lol, but I just wanted to chime in and say that I'm looking for them, too. I'm no expert on Stillman's, but I imagine they'd be alright... Somebody else might know more, though. I have heard you can sometimes find them in the refrigerated section of the grocery near the lettuce (and, of course, Asian groceries) -- let me know if you have any luck!

07-19-2012, 10:36 AM	#3
Remykins Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,182 Gallery: Remykins Stats: 139/132/128 WOE: Low carb Start Date: May 6th 2009	FIND them? oh ya. They are by the tofu- refrigerated, i am an expect as cooking them. I make all sorts of things, often with them. I get different sizes and shapes for different dishes. Probably eat them at least once a week. If i hit goal, i will integrate them into my diet and see if I still lose.

07-20-2012, 06:41 AM	#5
Remykins Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,182 Gallery: Remykins Stats: 139/132/128 WOE: Low carb Start Date: May 6th 2009	Just checked with a professional. The Shirataki with Tofu are not legal. But the original Shirataki is legal. These didnt exist for the Dr. when writing the book. Recommended to limit the amount because of the risk of fecal impaction however. -Which is what I thought when I ran the numbers.

07-20-2012, 10:36 AM	#6
vyomguy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 53 Gallery: vyomguy Stats: 221.2/177.2/160 WOE: Stillman Start Date: June 11 2012	those doesnt taste so great by themselves.

09-29-2012, 05:32 AM	#7
healthy for life Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 250 Gallery: healthy for life Stats: 149/147/125 height 5'5" WOE: Stillmans QWL Start Date: May 22, 2012	I am on stillmans and found they slowed my loss. so I cut them out for now. I use stillmans for quick weight loss- like right now I'm getting ready for a vacation in a week. If you are doing strict stillmans quick weight loss plan I would not use them. But fine for ongoing weight loss.

09-29-2012, 08:22 AM	#8
makemeslim Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 1,491 Gallery: makemeslim Stats: Reached Goal! WOE: Stillman's QWL Start Date: 28th May 2010	I used them and had no problems at all losing. We can not get the tofu type here in the UK. Wash them well and remember they need a lot of seasoning. I found them great chopped small when I made chicken noodle soup or in a chicken stir fry but like I said they really do need a lot of seasoning. Tried them in a spag bowl style dish and was very dissapointed....did not like them at all....found them too rubbery to eat when not chopped. That is my take.

09-29-2012, 12:06 PM	#9
Mar922 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,158 Gallery: Mar922 Stats: 175/140/135 5'3.5 WOE: stillmans Start Date: Feb 2011	The only reason they slowed my loss is because I would eat them all Every Time! On stills I always eat so little but because they felt like forbidden food I couldn't maintain my portion size If I had a normal portion they didn't make me gain. The dukan diet is kind of like a revamped stills so sometimes if I am unsure about whether it is still friendly, because he developed the diet so long ago I refer to my dukan book to see if they would be allowed and I also figure if they will keep me on plan and are low carb I will have them anyways. Vyomguy: I have tried both the tofu and the Yam fiber varieties both need to be seasoned well or be in something like a sauce or stirfry they are not as good on their own and they are not the same texture so if you are expecting noodles you will be disappointed. Although, they are great for sunomono salad almost the same texture too.

02-06-2013, 09:01 PM	#10
BucketGirl24 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29 Gallery: BucketGirl24	Groupon is having a sell on them right now. You can get 24 bags for $39. There are a variety of noodles that you can get too.