• --190 calories
• --27 grams of carbohydrates
• --4 grams of fiber
• --5 grams of protein
• --3 grams of fat (.5 gram saturated)
• --10 percent daily value (DV) of iron 

Everyone knows saturated fat is bad for you, right? Every TV health expert or article that you've read probably has recommended avoiding fats that are bad for the heart such as trans- and saturated-fats.

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, Easter, and more.... Feasting on these holidays and other grand-occasion get-togethers can derail you off the weight-management healthy train. So what to do? Here's a couple pieces of advice that's counter-inuitive to the conventional theory that it's important not to overeat on the holidays. On the contrary! Eat, eat and eat some more on feast days. The first dietary theory for holidays is to eat a lot. A lot of veggies, that is. Every holiday celebration involves veggies, whether it's asparagus on Thanksgiving, or baked carrots for Easter and Christmas. Stuff your face until you're about 50% full on veggies. Add some natural fat to the veggies such as olive oil or little dabs of butter to help you feel more full. Then, have a little piece of meat or fish and a tiny piece of dessert. If you're hungry an hour or two later, eat some more veggies or protein to satisfy your hunger. It's very important not to eat more dessert. Just eat enough dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth but not enough where you're nullifying the healthy effects of eating lots of veggies. Another theory to holiday eating is to let yourself eat anything you want. If you do want to eat second or third portions of dessert, go for it, as long as you have the discipline to let this be the only day in a very, very long time that you'll binge. A better strategy, though, for eating lots of dessert is to swap high-calorie desserts for Miracle Noodle desserts using Miracle Rice instead of regular rice pudding, for example. But if you do decide to binge on whatever you want, make sure that in the next week or so, you practice what's called intermittent fasting, which involves taking one or two days during the week and restricting your caloric intake. So if on a major feast day you eat upwards of 3,000 calories, in your best estimation, have your "fast day" be limited to about 1,000 calories. With some holidays like Thanksgiving, you're going to want to indulge in Turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and that's ok, if and only if you don't continue to eat that way throughout the remaining 4-6 weeks of the holiday season in early winter. You can always introduce family and friends to healthy, low-carb alternative dishes such as pasta salads with Miracle Noodles. Better yet don't even tell them they're about to eat a zero-net-calorie noodle. Wait until after everyone's done telling you how delicious their meal was to break the news. The most important thing to remember is that you don't have to be a slave to the holidays. You have the freedom to not overindulge. The holidays don't have to be a near-certain sentence of weight gain and sloth during the holidays. Got a holiday dinner party to plan? Save 15% on Miracle Noodles. When you join the Miracle Noodle Auto Ship plan, you get 15% off every time. Choose which products you want delivered and how often. No coupons necessary and no having to remember to reorder. www.miraclenoodle.com/t-auto-delivery.aspx

Bread is usually one of the first things people give up when hopping on the Low-Carb bandwagon. But is it really necessary to entirely give up bread?

The main reason most low-carb dieters ditch bread, of course, is because bread is usually high in carbs. Most conventional breads are made with enriched flour (read: white flour), which is stripped of the nutritious elements (fiber, for example) contained in wheat. The carbs in white-flour breads quickly convert into sugar. So there are two big strikes against most breads: they lack nutritious benefit and quickly convert into sugar, thus raising blood sugar levels and forcing the liver to store more unused energy as bodyfat.

But not all breads are created equally. If you were to stroll down the aisle of a major supermarket, 99% of the breads would be of the white flour variety. Health food stores and even some major food chains, though, also carry breads that are much healthier. Miracle Noodle usually does not recommend brand names (besides our own, of course!), but when it comes to bread, we do have a particular favorite.

We'll tell you the brand name in a little bit, but first here's why we like it. There are 6 grams of fiber in one rectangle slice. That's a lot of fiber. Six grams is approximately one-quarter of the suggested daily value. So you're getting 25% of your recommended fiber intake from just one slice! There's also 4 grams of protein, which is a fairly high amount for a relatively small piece of bread. You also get 15% of your daily iron intake. One slice only has 1 gram of fat. This one gram, combined with the fiber, will help you feel full. And there's only 115 calories in one slice.

If you're a Low-Carb dieter, you might be wondering how many grams of carbs there are. The answer: 23 While 23 grams of carbs might sound like a lot to someone who is severely restricting their carb intake (and if you are on a medically supervised ketogenic diet, take this recommendation with a grain of salt; check with your nutritionist or doctor), one slice is only about 8% of your recommended daily intake of carbs.

You probably won't consume the FDA's recommended intake of approximately 300 grams of carbs a day if you're a low-carb dieter, but this bread the Miracle Noodle Team does make an exception for supplies long-lasting energy in the morning. Your brain functions on glucose. Carbs supply glucose to the brain. If you don't eat any carbs, there's a good chance your mental capabilities will suffer. While it's true that you might feel better ditching most garbage carbs like white bread, you do need at least a little bit of carbs to function.

There are many brands of nutritious, healthy, and even Low-Carb breads, but this is the one we recommend. It's called Mestemacher. It's old-world, German-style real Rye, not fake molasses-colored rye. They use the whole kernel and whole rye flour, unlike the mass-producers of garbage enriched-flour bread. So there you have it. A rare endorsement for another brand. But bread is such a vital worldwide staple. Life is to be enjoyed. Unless you're on a medically-supervised diet and can't eat bread, live a little. Feed your brain with good energy in the morning.

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Miracle Noodle doesn't sell bread, at least not yet, but we do sell lots of Low-Carb noodles, pasta and rice!

The Miracle Noodle Team receives emails from around the world everyday praising our shirataki noodles for helping with weight loss. And occasionally, Miracle Noodle devotees tell us they've done the HCG diet to help with successful weight loss. 

So it begs the question, what does the Miracle Noodle Team think of the HCG diet? Here's our answer....

To lose weight, would you get injected with, or take a supplement that comes from the hormone that's extracted from the urine of pregnant women?

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, aka HCG, has been medically administered since the 1950s, originally given to boys in India to reverse obvious traits of feminine qualities, such as enlarged breasts.

Thanks to celebrity-endorsed diets, HCG has undergone a renaissance.

The Atkins, Zone- and South Beach  Diets might be more well-known, but because the FDA does not regulate the $60 billion supplement market (other than cracking down on companies who claim that their supplements can cure a disease), sales of HCG treatments and supplements have skyrocketed.

How does the diet work?

The hormone resets the body back to its natural healthy fat metabolizing capability and  "tells your body" to draw all of its energy only from abnormal and excess fat.

The cherry on top is that it leaves your muscle tissues intact. In other words, it burns fat without sacrificing muscle.

The hormone also help the brain control the hunger and appetite signal.

Common HCG advertisements claim weight loss successes of  one to three pounds per day!

Men also have HCG hormone, albeit on a lower level, and thus are also able to go on the HCG diet or get injections.

HCG supplements are most often sold in sublingual drops,  though most dieticians actually recommend people who want to go on an HCG diet be supervised by a doctor.

Doctors most likely would prescribe injections rather than advise patients to start self-administering drops or pills.

But injections are costlier. So more people are self-administering, and this has caused some controversy around the diet.

Why the controversy?

HCG, in its unregulated, non-medically supervised forms of pills or drops is unregulated. And many purveyors of the unregulated variety are on the Internet hoping to make good money.

If taking the supplements (or the regulated injections), your diet is limited to approximately 500 calories per day.

Some nutritionists, dieticians and doctors think that limiting 500 calories a day can deprive one of critical nutrients.

What do supporters of HCG say about the the low caloric restriction?

Due to the hormone's fat metabolism, not as much energy is required from food; the hormone actively suppresses food cravings.

Despite consuming just one-fourth of the recommended FDA daily guidelines of 2000 calories, those who take the HCG hormone claim that they have energy levels as if they were consuming 2000 calories.

The breakdown of fat provides the energy required by the body to function at a normal level.

How long does the HCG diet last?

For those wanting to lose 25 pounds, it will take about 25 days to achieve the desired weight loss.

Miracle Noodle's Verdict:

The many testimonials we receive of people losing lots of weight lead us to believe that the HCG diet can work, but we recommend consulting with a clinical nutritionist or doctor to make sure the diet will not negatively affect your health. Always consult a medical professional before taking any supplement, especially one derived from hormones.

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Maria Emmerich is an author and wellness expert in nutrition and exercise physiology. She shares a passion for helping others reach their goals of optimal health. That's why she has recommended Miracle Noodles on her website, MariaMindBodyHealth.com. Her specialty is brain chemical neurotransmitters and how they are affected by the foods we eat. Maria has authored several cookbooks and 3 nutritional guide books including “Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism” which includes a foreword by New York Time #1 bestselling author of “Wheat Belly” Dr. William Davis.  "Tapioca" Pudding by Maria Emmerich Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 12 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks ½ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup Swerve (or erythritol and ¼ tsp stevia glycerite) ¼ cup butter or coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla (or other extract like cherry!) 1 package Miracle Rice Cinnamon to taste OPTIONAL: add 2 TBS cocoa powder for chocolate tapioca! Instructions Whisk egg yolks, almond milk, natural sweetener and extract (and cocoa powder if using) in medium metal bowl to blend. Slowly mix in the melted butter so the eggs don't cook unevenly. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water. Whisk mixture constantly and vigorously until thickened and instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140°F for 3 minutes, about 5 minutes total (or coats the back of a spoon). Remove mixture from over water. Stir in the Miracle Rice. Add cinnamon to desired taste. Serve warm or chilled. (If serving chilled, it can be prepared 1-3 days ahead and refrigerated. Re-whisk before serving.) Notes NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving) Traditional Tapioca = 340 calories, 19g fat, 4.5g protein, 36.9g carbs, 0g fiber "Healthified" Tapioca = 185 calories, 18.6g fat, 4.3g protein, 1.1g carb, 0g fiber This recipe has a wonderful antioxidant in it, cinnamon. There are more antioxidants in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon than in a HALF CUP of pomegranate juice, without all the added sugar!

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Before answering that question, if you purchased gluten free foods over the last few years, you may have not actually been eating a gluten free product. The FDA's lax enforcement of gluten free standards led many food marketers to slap on a gluten free label knowing that the Wild West days of Gluten Free foods would mean little if any chance of being penalized for fraudulently advertising a product as gluten free.

The FDA estimates that at least five percent of all foods labeled gluten free have at least 20 parts-per-million of gluten, the threshold that the FDA has decided to enforce.

But keep in mind that a product can still have less than 20 ppm of gluten and still give you food allergy symptoms. Why is that? Blame it on xanthan gum, which is used as a binding agent in many processed foods such as gluten free pretzels. Xanthan gum, and perhaps other binding agents, can produce gluten allergy symptoms even though it is gluten free. (Read this article on Celiac.org for more info on why xanthan gum can complicate your gluten allergy.)

And if you're eating out, does the new 'less than 20 ppm' rule apply to restaurants? The FDA says that restaurants SHOULD adhere to the same standards as food manufacturers, if the restaurant claims it is serving gluten free food, according to a law blog. The law blog suggests that the plaintiff for a consumer who ate at a fraudulently advertised gluten free restaurant will bring the weight of the FDA's ruling down on the restaurant in a court of law. So that's good news for consumers.

But what if you have Celiac's Disease? Does the 'Less than 20 PPM rule' go far enough?

Here's what the FDA's website says about this conundrum for extremely sensitive gluten free dieters:

"While the safety assessment results suggest that there may be some individuals with celiac disease who are highly sensitive to gluten exposure even at very low levels, the safety assessment, by its nature, may lead to a conservative, highly uncertain estimation of risk for these individuals. Given the various factors we have to consider and the data available to us, we decline to revise the rule to adopt a safety assessment-based approach at this time."

So, if you're very, very sensitive to gluten, caveat emptor! Let the buyer beware even if a product is labeled with the FDA's new labeling standards. Other things to keep in mind if you're extremely sensitive to gluten or dubious about the new labeling rules: oats are not prohibited from having the "gluten-free" label. The FDA encourages manufacturers “to indicate in their labeling that an oat-derived ingredient is present” if the food uses an oat-derived ingredient and the word “oat” does not appear in the ingredient list (FDA gives the example of beta glucans).

And another vital new labeling standard is that a label will be mis-categorized as gluten-free if the food contains 'wheat' in the ingredients. Always double check with reputable 3rd-party sources to make sure a product is truly gluten free!

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Checkin' in with you to see if you're staying on the right track to slash 2000 calories a week from your diet....

The average high-carb pasta serving is 300 calories. Replacing one high-carb meal per day with Miracle Noodles, pasta, rice or soups can help you slash over 2000 calories a week from your diet. To give yourself the best opportunity to stay on the low-carb bandwagon, are you doing the following 4 things consistently?

1. Cooking Miracle Noodles the Best Way Possible, aka Dry Roasting Dry roasting Miracle Noodles is the best method to make sure the noodles totally soak up the sauce. In case you need a refresher in learning how to dry roast, click here to watch a short video.

2. Adding low-sugar, low-sodium delicious sauces Miracle Noodles can be an amazing transformational product. You can eat all the pasta, noodles and rice you want because of the ridiculously low amount of calories in all our products. But if you're adding high sugar and high sodium sauces, you might not be able to manage your weight, blood pressure and blood sugar levels as best as you can.

3. Adding organic vegetables You need antioxidants to keep your cells healthy. Fresh, organic vegetables are loaded with antioxidants. (If you don't think you're eating enough veggies, check out our antioxidant products.) Plus, veggies are loaded with fiber. Even though veggies are considered carbohydrates, these are the best carbs to eat. Fiber keeps your digestive system regular and helps you feel satisfied. Chances are less that you'll crave high-sugar carbs when you get plenty of fiber in your diet from fresh veggies.

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Life's all about getting knocked down, dragged through the mud, spit in the face but ultimately picking yourself up, brushing off the muck and getting back in the saddle, head held high. You're only human, and it's inevitable that you might take a look at this image and be tempted to not only jump off the Low Carb Bandwagon, but puncture all four of its tires and never hop back on.

 But if you want to avoid chronic disease like type 2 diabetes or obesity, it's best if you do your very best to hop back on the healthy wagon. If you've been having a rough go at staying low-carb, it could very well be that your taste buds have been tickled too much with the sweet--and/or salty--stuff. Even having zero-sugar diet soda or no-calorie, sugar-free artificial sweeteners can really throw your taste buds out of whack.

When we habitually eat processed foods (anything that comes in a package, box or can) and drink anything else besides water and veggie juices, our taste buds can be thrown literally out of whack. If you're a busy office worker that doesn't have time to prepare healthy lunches and snacks, you might think you're still eating healthy, but restaurants don't hand you nutritional info along with your entree.

Many restaurants load their foods with either sugar or salt, often both, to enhance flavor. What this does is deaden your palate for natural-tasting foods. Here's an example: eating a bowl of broccoli, brown rice & chicken may sound super healthy, but when the foods are smeared, smothered, or drowned in a ginger-teriyaki sauce and sprinkled with a week's worth of sodium, your taste buds get assaulted. Unfortunately, instead of never wanting excess sugar or salt again and vowing never to eat this dish again, your taste buds undergo somewhat of a "Stockholm Syndrome," getting used to and ultimately craving more sugar or salt.

Despite your good intentions of eating healthy, it could be that eating out is resulting in the unintended consequences of having your taste buds hijacked by a sweet yet powerful foe, sugar. (And perhaps you're ignoring sugary sauces and other condiments in your own home.) If you think your taste buds have been hijacked by sugar and/or salt, here's what to do.... Ditch diet soda, all artificial sweeteners and even most natural ones such as agave or stevia. If you really want to correctly reset your palate, do this for 21 days, which is considered a threshold for habit formation.

Don't despair if you've become hijacked by sugar and salt. Food scientists have devised the perfect ratio of fat, sugar and salt so that you'll be craving more and more. Make no mistake about it: processed food is just as addictive as drugs. They stimulate and assault the pleasure center of our brains, disrupting and manipulating our taste for real, natural food! Even diet soda, although it has no sugar or calories, manipulates our pleasure center and stimulates our lust for more sugar. So does sugar-free candy.

This is why you must go 21 days without any soda, fruit juice, sugar-free snacks and tropical fruits (one not overly-ripe banana a day is fine). If you can go three weeks without sugar or sugar substitutes, eating a handful of berries (the one fruit and serving size you should have every day) will taste like the sweetest thing on Earth after 21 days!

If you're struggling to stay low-carb, practice some visualization now. Although it might seem like an insurmountable mountain to climb, picture how you will feel 3 weeks from now, knowing that you've reset your palate and won your God-given natural right to be completely satisfied and ecstatic eating foods that taste naturally sweet. Miracle Noodle recommends Miracle Rice Pudding for breakfast or a snack during your 21 day palate reset.

Use Miracle Rice, raw cacao powder, shredded coconut, a handful of blueberries and unsweetened apple sauce to naturally satisfy your sweet tooth. Here's a recipe for Miracle Rice Pudding by a health expert and author, Maria Emmerich. Click here for her recipe for Tapioca Miracle Rice Pudding. 

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If you really want to shock dinner party guests, offer them Fettuccini Alfredo, Miracle Noodle style. Wait until they taste it and give you an incredulous nod of approval. "Oh my God! That tastes amazing! What's your secret?" Before you reveal the secret, though, first tell your stoked and satiated dinner guests that the noodles they've just eaten have zero carbohydrates. Then tell them that they have zero calories. Watch their lower jaw fall to their dinner plates. While you're at it, tell them that the noodles are gluten-free. Might as well lay it all on them: tell 'em the pasta has no sugar or salt and it's also soy-free and kosher! "No Way! I Don't Believe You! How Could That Be? That's Crazy...No Calories?...But it's Pasta...Pasta is Loaded with Carbs!"  Don't be surprised if you hear this reaction. This is when you'll want to shock and awe them, revealing that they've just eaten Miracle Noodles, fettuccini style. Tell your dinner party that the noodles are made mostly of water and vegetable fiber. Then you can ask them if they feel stuffed and bloated, which is a common symptom after eating a heavy pasta dish. They won't believe that they're full without feeling like their pants button is gonna pop off. Then here's what you do...save this picture below to your phone and show them another recipe with Miracle Fettucini.

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