August

I had read some interesting things about pastas made out of Konjac Glucomannan, an almost pure soluble dietary fiber derived from the root/tuber of the Japanese Konjac plant. Konjac Glucomannan is traditional to Japanese or Chinese cuisine and recently it is also something that low carb set have adopted.

I found an interesting article on PGX (PolyGlycoplex), a blend of three natural fibers that contains Konjac Glucomannan – the article seems to suggest that the specially blended fiber magnify one another's effects and possibly reduces the negative effects of fiber.
Here is the article: A man of great fibre
Toronto researcher Vladimir Vuksan's combo of natural fibres has created a buzz among the most hardened of diet skeptics — scientists and medical workers
Mar. 24, 2006. 06:39 AM
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...l=969048872038



Here is a PGX product that I found: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ance&n=3760901
also:http://www.lef.org/newshop/items/ite...betx&WT.srch=1



Here is a source for the http://www.konjacfoods.com pasta and loose powdered Konjac Glucomannan


I would like to know if anyone has tried any of the Konjac products. I am especially interested in reports about the Konjac pasta or Konjac Glucomannan Powder.

I am flirting with the idea of ordering the powder and the assortment of different shaped Konjac pastas. Please let me know if you have any information on any of the Konjac products.

Kittenfish777

Two weeks ago I bought Webber Naturals PGX Daily. There are alot of pills to take (3 to 6 before every meal with a glass of water) but I am finding it worth the effort. I am fuller, have more energy, and (this is the best part) no more sugar cravings. In the two weeks that I have been using them I have lost five pounds (before starting PGX I tried to lose weight and was not able to even lose a pound).

silviaTF

Thats great! I have had some very good success myself! Dont feel the need to snack between meals, and also i dont feel like i need to get up in the night and find myself something in the fridge i shouldnt have! I have already lost 19 pounds ( i have been on it for a bit over 2 months ) .. I feel fuller, easier. And stay full, longer! Anyone else have any experiences?.. Oh, it did take my stomach a couple days to get used to it.. Just knew something was different. Nothing i couldnt handle. Just drink lots of water =D

KatCarney

I haven't tried that particular brand of noodles, but I did try another brand and the texture didn't really 'work' for me, and I ended up throwing them out. Couldn't even finish my meal. Again, it wasn't the 'taste', it was the texture.

The other ones that have a small bit of tofu in them are closer to regular pasta to me.

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August

I agree! That's pretty much exactly my experience too - except that I only tried the one's that also contain soy after Kat recommended them. I think that she used the "House Foods" Shirakaki noodles - they would likely be in the refrigerated section if your grocery store carries them. Here is the webiste: http://www.shiratakinoodles.net/ here are some recipes http://www.shiratakinoodles.net/how-to-eat.html -- If anyone knows of a way to make Vietnamese "bun"/ rice vermicelli bowls or "Pho" Vietnamese beef soup with konjac/soy noodles instead of rice noodles - please let me know!

I think this is the nutritional info on the House foods Konjac/soy noodles:

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 4 oz Servings per package 2 Calories 20 Calories from Fat 5
Amount/Serving	%DV *
Total Fat 0.5g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 0mg Total Carbohydrate 3g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 0g Sugar Alcohol 0g Protein 1g
*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

http://www.locarbu.com/catalog/index...roducts_id=330

I think they are likely a very good ingredient (or even staple ingredient) to include in your PCOS &/or weight loss diet plan!

August

This is likely pretty important: Source: http://www.shiratakinoodles.net/how-to-eat.html

KatCarney

I did that with both kinds of noodles. I just prefer the texture of the ones with the tofu (which is added specifically to assist with texture.)

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