Top 10 Low-Carb Pasta and Noodle Alternatives For Diabetics
Yes, there ARE satisfying pastas available which won't wreck your blood sugar!
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Pastas and noodles sound carb-heavy, but did you know that there are low-carb, nutrient-rich alternatives? Discover 10 of the healthiest and most delicious noodle replacements, and learn how to include them in your normal diet!
1) You can find pasta made from kelp! This seaweed pasta contains over 70 minerals, vitamins, and digestive enzymes. Kelp is low carb, and is an excellent source of iodine, which has been shown to lower inflammation and aid heart health.
2) Soba noodles are made from buckwheat, but while they're high in carbs, they contain a good amount of fiber and protein. They're also an excellent source of manganese, which has been shown to lower the risk of diabetes.
3) Black bean noodles will supply a great amount of fiber. Research shows that these noodles can aid eye health, lower "bad" cholesterol, and reduce post-meal glucose levels.
4) Eggplant can be used to create lasagna noodles! It's low-glycemic, and high in fiber, making it an excellent glucose-lowering veggie. It also contains powerful vitamins and protein.
5) Carrot noodles can be created easily, and they'll supply the antioxidant beta-carotene. Carrots have been shown to help lower blood pressure and aid with glucose control.
6) Spaghetti squash is low-GI, and full of nutrients, including beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and calcium. 1 cup of squash noodles can contain 10 grams of carbs but also 2 grams of fiber.
7) Zucchini can be used to create "zoodles," or zucchini linguine. 1 cup is only 20 calories, and it has an excellent carb-to-fiber ratio. It's also loaded with nutrients, including potassium, manangese, folate, and phosphorous.
8) Cabbage is a non-starchy vegetable, so it makes for a great noodle option. Cabbage contains over 25 vitamins and minerals, and these noodles will supply an excellent source of protein. Cabbage has been shown to aid with heart health, gut health, and cancer risk reduction.
9) Onions can be utilized to create noodles as well! Onions may not be extremely low-carb, but they'll supply a good amount of fiber, along with potassium, vitamin C, B-vitamins, and folate. Studies show that eating red onion regularly can reduce fasting blood sugar.
10) Shirataki miracle noodles really are miraculous, as a serving only contains 20 calories, but 6 grams of fiber. They're made glucomannan, a soluble fiber, which can help slow digestion and reduce the risk of blood sugar spikes.
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This is very good information, I am glad you shared it .
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I currently use the shirataki (konjac) noodles. They take some prep time. Because they are packed in brine, the wet noodles have an off-putting fishy smell when you open the packaging. I strain and drain for 10 minutes. I strain and drain again for another 10 minutes. And then strain and drain a third and final time. (I usually multi-task by cooking the meat and chopping/cooking/sautee-ing the veggies while I’m doing the straining process.)
At this point, I hand press them to “wring out” any excess water. The smell is usually gone at this point. I use them from there, throwing them into whatever sauce I’m cooking.
At this point — if in the rare instance that fishy smell is still there (which only happened once), I “dry” them by putting them in a skillet (NO OIL! THEY WILL BREAK DOWN). You’ll hear a slight squeaky sound when they are “done.”
They have a _slightly_ chewy/spongy texture, so it’s not for everyone. For Asian stir fry dishes, the texture actually works. For Italian dishes, the texture is distracting. It also comes in a rice variety that I can’t find at local stores. They don’t mold easily, so I can store them in the fridge for a week and not worry.
The insoluble starch is absolutely correct, and it’s very low in calories. This stuff also slightly lowers my blood glucose levels.
It’s available in most large chain grocery stores, but it’s often hard to find. Don’t be surprised if you have to ask more than two people where it is. It _will_ be in one of the refrigerated spaces, away from dairy and away from produce.
Very useful information.
@Ex Situ Once again, thank you. As with everything on this diet it’s “mix and match” where did you get the chickpea pasta from?
@2005wsoxfan I’m in West Coast California, and there is a store called “Sprouts.” Though, if you have a “Whole Foods”, I’d be surprised if they didn’t have it. The brand name is “Banza”. They have several products — some of which have wheat flour added, so don’t just pick up any box with the “Banza” logo on it (like I did the first time). Cheers!
@2005wsoxfan I’ve had the chickpea pasta and believe me, you have to acquire a taste for it. Black bean pasta is a little more tolerable but spaghetti squash it the best substitute, imo. ANYTHING is better than the wheat, high carb products.
Anazing info for diabetics.thanks
Cabbage i always have in my house..flexible salad soup sautee ang last forever in your ref.
Im really appreciative of this video,i luv some pasta,but i must watch my carb intake so Thank you..
@2005wsoxfan Cabbage, really. I couldn’t believe how well it worked and how good it tasted. The texture was very similar to noodles as well. Just boil the cabbage leaves a bit first. The end result is actually lasagne, unlike what you get when you use eggplant or zucchini in place of the noodles.
I am really pleased that this video included using cabbage in place of pasta. I have found cabbage to be both a lifesaver and a gamechanger. Most videos of this type ignore cabbage as a pasta substitute.
If you haven’t tried it, give it a chance. I use it a lot in lasagne and in my egg flower soup (as finely shredded noodles). I have also used in in other dishes. You can slice it as thin or thick as you like, getting spaghetti, fettucine, or lasagne sheets (if you keep the leaave whole). Boil it a bit before using it. I have found that the texture is quite nice. It doesn’t get soggy and retains a bit of reistance when bitten. I don’t notice any cabbage taste in the final dishes (but I like cabbage, so maybe I just don’t notice).
Thank you for helping us with pasta diet.
Nothing about heart of palm noodles? I’m surprised.
Egg plant lasagne is nothing else than “Aubergine parmigean, or parmesan” and in Italy we’ve been making this dish for a century now.. For the rest please call then anything you want but do not pass them as an alternative to pasta. Quiete a few of them looked pretty disgusting and slimy, and nothing to do wuth real pasta, but i will try a couple of them. I am a Type 2 diabetes recoverer!
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EXTREMELY USEFUL INFORMATION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING.
I am enjoying your videos, they are very informative. However watching someone stick their finger every few minutes is very distracting.
Would love to know where to find these foods.
*My daughter drinks lots of water and urinates with the same rate, there are no other symptoms to show if those have anything to do with diabetes. This is a good information that I have gone through **Diabets.Care** She is 2 years 9 months, hale and healthy, have not done any blood test. But I am not certain if one can get diabetes at such a tender age. Please I will like to know more on that*
Shiratake noodles (and rice) are the best!
.. she may have a small bladder because some people are just born that way
They used to want to stretch the bladder stem over a lifetime which would be too painful over the years but living with a small bladder and just peeing more often than most is quite doable for a lifetime…maybe check on that possibility too..
My wife uses the Shirataki Miracle Noodles, made from Konjac plant. We found it in the near the produce isle in a refridgerated area. They have the directions or instructions on the package how to use. There fresh ,not dry. It does not spike my wife sugar levels at all. We make our own sauce. My wife also lost weight by switching from regular pasta. And we also make Zoodles , you spiralize zucchini to look like pasta. cook with fresh cherry tomotoes and onion ,garlic Lean ground beef or ground chicken cooked in little olive oil.very delicious and healthy.
I just googled them and see they are banned in Australia. They have caused intestinal obstruction because they are too much bulk for some ppl to handle.
i hv diabetes, my thirst cannot be gone by drinking water. to the point im bloating and wana throw up already . too much drinking . yet im still thirsty. diabetic thirsty throat is crazy lol
Looks delicious! I’ll try this with the hearts of palm pasta from Natural Heaven, thanks for the video!
Wow! Thanks for watching!