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SHIRATAKI (KONJAC) NOODLES

SHIRATAKI (KONJAC) NOODLES

Have you tried shirataki or konjac noodles before?  They’re a great zero calorie, grain-free, carb-free alternative to traditional pasta.  Sounds crazy, I know, but they’re actually really good and super versatile!

Shirataki noodles originated in Japan and are made from the konjac root.  They are gelatinous in texture and a good source of prebiotic resistant starch, being composed of 97% water and 3% indigestible fibre.  This means that these noodles provide no calories or nutrients to our bodies, but they feed the good bacteria in our guts!

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SLOW COOKER SQUASH

SLOW COOKER SQUASH

I am a huge squash fan, but have always hated the struggle to cook it.  You know the drill — wrestling to cut your squash, scrape out the seeds, and then taking it out of the oven repeatedly only to realize it's still not cooked.  But I am thrilled to say no more struggle!  I now have a super easy & awesome squash solution: the slow cooker!

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