Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Dreamfields & Miracle Noodles
total lost: 30 lbs
total days: 66
Finally down another pound. I am struggling with this muscle pain in my back and shoulder, just makes it impossible to do anything so my energy output is very low. But I must listen to my body and let it heal, not push it.
Wanted to review the two "pasta" products that have entered my life. They're very different and I can see incorporating both of them into this new eating lifestyle.
Dreamfield's Pasta (I had the rotini.)
Taste: FANTASTIC! There is no funky aftertaste either.
Facts: Their big claim is that you're only consuming 5 grams of digestible carbs, the glycemic index is 13, and you're getting 5 grams of fiber. There's no doubt about it, this pasta is much better for you than the traditional pasta. However, I must caution: 1. This isn't on the Kimkins diet. 2. You're consuming 190 cals for 2 oz (2/3 cup), and 3. There are 42 grams of total carbs.
In the end: If you need a "pasta fix" once a month, consider this product. Remember that whatever sauce you add to it will increase your cals, etc. Also, limit yourself to one cooked cup.
Tagline: Even the Italian BF cook thought the pasta was very good and trust me he's picky.
MiracleNoodles (I had the angel hair.)
Taste: Well, it really doesn't have a taste at all. That's the good part. Think like rice noodles. They absorb whatever flavors you add them to. However, they MUST be washed thoroughly.
Facts: Naturally water soluble fiber with no fat, sugar, or starch. * contain zero net carbohydrates and zero calories no gluten - noodles are made of a healthy natural fiber called Glucomannan, water, and a calcium additive, that's it. * wheat & gluten free. Basically, this is noodles made from yams. No cooking needed either, just add them in at the end and warm them.
In the end: You're definitely not going to hurt your diet with these. If anything, the fiber should help keep you regulated. This will not satisfy any Italian pasta craving. However, it is the perfect replacement for any rice or rice noodle dish you may have been missing. Think Asian stirfry for example or any type of lo mein. If you've been missing a savory Chinese takeout dish, you could probably come close to recreating it yourself with some soy sauce etc.
Tagline: Want that full feeling with no carbs and no cals added? Try these.
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Thanks for the info. I think I'll try them if I can find a place that lets you buy just one pack. Web sells in bulk.
Stop and Shop is now carrying Dreamfields. The Miracle Noodles can be found at an Asian food market, sometimes called Yam Noodles. If you ask the clerk for that, they'll know.
I have an observation to share. The shelf life for dreamfields is limited, so don't buy it and save it for a special occasion or stock up too far in advance! The pasta gets a mottled look and breaks very easily once it gets old, and I'm guessing it's the protective coating that's gone bad - so it becomes high carb again. I didn't read anything like this on their website so I thought I'd share!
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