konjac rice
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Konjac rice is the perfect substitute for rice on the ketogenic diet. It s full of fiber, super low in net carbs (because its high in fiber) and tastes absolutely amazing .
Konjac rice like this type is technically konjac noodles that have been sliced into small pieces that resemble rice. The name for this type of food is called Shirataki noodles and has been used in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisine for hundreds of years.
Function of konjac rice.
1. Weight management : Glucomannan fills the stomach and slows the digestion process, which helps the consumer feel full for a long time. It can reduce heavy meals or snacks.
2. Control blood sugar level. By extending the time required to digest a meal, sugars and carbohydrates from other food intake are processed slower, which reduces spikes in blood sugar levels.
3. Reduce cholesterol. Glucomannan gel in the digestive system inhibits are absorption of lipids, such as LDL ( Bad cholesterol).
4. Regulate bowel movements. As with many food items that contain dietary fibers, glucomannan can help regulate bowel movements.