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Thanks for the sweet words! Here are the highlights of my food. Hope it helps!

Breakfast: Weekdays I eat what's below. Weekends are a toss up. If i can swing it, I just try to make it a brunch so I save breakfast calories.

• 160 calories | Premier Protein Shake - The chocolate one tastes amazing on its own. If I buy the vanilla one, I will mix it with ice and some coffee and it's the world's best venti sized Iced Vanilla Latte! Protip: buy them at Costco!
  
• 130 calories | Quaker Instant Original Oatmeal - I used to eat this every morning with 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk. It was nice when it's cold out and kept me full.
  
  Lunch/Dinner: Usually it's one of these recipes below. I try to keep meals under/around 300 calories to make room for dessert and snacks!!
  
  
• 324 calories | Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime with a [Caprese Salad] (http://imgur.com/a/lWIyU) (spinach/arugula, 8 cherry tomatos sliced, 1 tbsp Botlhouse Farms Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette, 0.25 oz nuts, 1 oz fresh mozzarella) - best meal ever and great for meal prep.
  
• 150 calories | Shirataki Stir Fry Noodles (some combo of meat/vegetables with shirataki noodles with a sauce of 1 tsp PB2, 0.5 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, garlic)
  
• 200 calories | Tomato Basil Zoodles - I replace the goat cheese with a Laughing Cow Cheese Wedge and add some chicken.
  
• 245 calories | Spicy Sesame Zoodles with Crispy Tofu - I reduce all the quantities so I can make it low calorie and use PB2 instead of real PB.
  
• 300 calories | Tom Yum Soup with Fresh Tofu and Mixed Vegetables - I love Thai food and this has been the best/low calorie dish I can find on the menu. Remember to ask for fresh tofu though and then they will charge extra for veggies but it's worth it!
  
• 300 calories | Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (on Sara Lee bread, PB2 and jelly) with Oven Baked Chips
  
• 188 calories | Tuna Sandwich with a pickle (on Sara Lee bread with Tuna Creations and light mayo)
  
• 250 calories | Turkey Sandwich (on Sara Lee Bread with Sriracha Deli Chicken Breast and spicy brown mustard) with Special K BBQ Chips
  
• 220 calories | BBQ Seasoned Chicken Chopped Salad from Safeway - they have some great prepackaged salads if you need something quickly. I usually will add more lettuce to make it feel like I'm eating a lot!
  
  These are my go to meals but I will always venture into skinnytaste.com to find something new!
  
  Snacks/Desserts: I LOVE SNACKS. That's why I keep my meals low calorie. I eat the most snacks between lunch and dinner (usually pace myself with 1 an hour between 2pm and 4pm)
  
  
• Fruits! I eat watermelon and grapes a lot cause all the water makes me feel really full (the feeling that you miss when you start dieting). I will also eat different berries, pears, peaches, apples, etc.
  
• 140 calories | FiberOne Oats and Chocolate - I ended up buying the Costco box so I'm getting through that. Also I need fiber in my diet when i eat too much protein
  
• 80-130 calories | Dannon Light and Fit Greek yogurt - the ones with toppings are my FAVORITE. Without toppings, they're less calories but you'll get 11g-12g protein either way
  
• 180 calories | Pure Protein Chocolate Bars - best calorie/protein ratio. 21g of protein!
  
• 90 calories | Pacific Gold Beef Jerky - bought it on a whim at Costco, been good source of protein
  
• 60-280 calories | HALO TOP - needn't say much more
  
• 50 calories | Almonds - always nice when you're just dying and need something but are on the way to grocery shop for dinner
  
• 60 calories | Ghirardelli dark chocolate square - would usually have one as 'dessert' after lunch
  
• 25 calories | Marshmallow - usually curbs the late night snack craving if you pop one bad boy
  
• 50-70 calories | Fruit Roll Ups or fruit snacks - always loved them as a child so it's a nice throw back

Don't worry, when I was diagnosed a few years ago, I was completely overwhelmed as well. I completely ignored Metformin to this day and live a healthy life, so good on you. Diet is all you need, however depending on the person, Metformin maybe a requirement.


GLYCAEMIC INDEX

The main thing you need to look out for, are slow release foods. These foods release slowly into the bloodstream and help your body deal with the carbs much easier.

When I started out, I used the glycemic index table to find the right food.

The GI table goes from 0-100, Fruit Roll-Ups for example have a GI of 99. 99 Is really bad and should be avoided because it releases fast into the bloodstream. I usually focus on foods with a maximum GI of 55.

Again, this is me, every diabetic is unique and you must test every time, before and after every meal.

If you live in the EU, check out these downloadable lists.

If you live in America, check out this website.

Weigh absolutely everything, before you cook your meal. Know the amount of carbs you eat per meal. When I started out, I focused on eating as few carbs as possible, between 10-20 carbs per meal. Again, this is me, there are other diabetics out there that eat that amount within a day.

Experiment, see what your body can handle. I recommend to go really low on the carbs until you get your sugar down to normal.

My meals usually consist out of beans in general, kidney beans or chick peas, vegetables and meats etc. I was able to bring my sugar down from 300 to normal range within three weeks.

Just to give you a basis, it takes me around 3-4 days to finish an entire 200g can of kidney beans.


FOODS I RECOMMEND

• Konjac Noodles / Shirataki Noodles are a great 0 carb pasta substitute. A lot of people don't like them, but what else shall we eat. They have quite the chewy texture, but are great in stir fries.
  
  
• Beans, beans, beans.
  
  
• Brown Basmati rice is good in low grams. I eat around 10-15 (dried) grams within my meals.
  
  
• Wholemeal foods.
  
  
• Almond Flour is a great flour substitute, low in carbs and a great thickener for soups.
  
  
• Almonds, apparently, they have a GI index of 0. When I eat them, they have absolutely had no effect on my sugar at all.
  
  
• Nuts, nuts, go nuts on nuts. They should be your go to snack. Again, check your sugar, every diabetic is unique.
  
  
• Dark Chocolate 80-100%, shitty taste at start but incredible once you get used to the taste. 25g have around 3-6 carbs. I recommend Lindt, divine.
  
  
• German Protein bread I know you can get them in the states, but the carb amount seems to be higher, around 10 carbs per slice. In Germany, I can get them with around 3-4 carbs per slice. Should you live in Germany by mere chance, go to Aldi, they have glorious protein bread.
  
  
• Nairns Oatcakes - Cheese Flavour - Milled
  
  They are a little more carb heavy, around 30 carbs for 6 oatcakes, but are quite nice when you want a snack.
  
  
• Unsweetened Peanut Butter. I usually snack a spoonful of that stuff.
  
  
• Stevia sweetener - It has an acquired taste and don't like it much, but is a good sugar substitute. I've stopped sweetening my teas entirely now.
  
  I will probably update the list, should I remember more.
  
  WHEN TO EAT
  
  It is recommended to wait at latest four hours after your last meal, before you eat your next meal. Check your sugar at around 2 hours after the meal.
  
  You don't have to eat full blown meals every four hours, but a couple of carbs should suffice. Again, every diabetic is different, I can eat nothing for 10 hours and my sugar is fine.
  
  
  EXERCISE
  
  Go to the gym or walk every day, get active and lose weight, especially in the stomach area.
  
  
  DRINKS
  
  Stop drinking beer and any alcoholic beverage with a colour. Vodka has 0 carbs per shot and you can drink it in moderation. Don't forget to eat a couple of carbs when you drink.
  
  I must admit, I consume a lot of diet drinks and should really cut down on them. I recommend you to do the same, so you decrease the appetite and sweet tooth that comes with it.
  
  INGREDIENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR
  
  It is very important to become an ingredient Nazi. Any product that has;
  
  
• Sugar.
  
  
• Rice Flour.
  
  
• Corn Starch.
  
  
• Starches in general.
  
  Ditch it all, do not buy.
  
  Even wholemeal breads come with sugar and mixtures of white flour. I'm lucky that my local Aldi store sells 100% wholemeal bread. Try to find the same. A lot of packed peanuts have sugar as well, even pickled cucumbers.
  
  Always cook fresh and ditch the instant stuff, it's all bad.
  
  
  ALLOW YOURSELF A TREAT
  
  It is ok to treat yourself now and again. Once you get your sugar down to normal and work out, you can have a glass of wine etc. I ate an Oreo biscuit the other day, although I regret it, that motherlover had over 10 carbs.
  
  
  END
  
  You'll be fine, don't you worry. Test your sugar rigorously, learn what you can eat and whatnot and after a while, you can manage everything with ease.
  
  Feel free to always send men a PM or ask the folks on /r/diabetes.
  
  Apologies for any spelling mistakes, English isn't my first language.
  
  
  

So this was a really fun experiment my mom and I made after finding some Shiritaki Miracle Noodles in rice form at the grocery store. I've used Shiritaki noodles many times, and have always had an issue with the texture, but cut into this shape, I liked them much better.

Ingredients:
2 large eggs

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon minced ginger

1/2 cup salad or baby shrimp (use bigger if you prefer, I just think these are cute!)

1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (or any other veggie you'd like, really)

1 8-ounce package of Shiritaki Miracle "Rice"

Anything else you'd like, such as bean sprouts or water chestnuts. Mine had bamboo shoots.

To begin, you have to rinse the fishy-smelling water out of your rice. They're small, so a normal colander might not work, I ended up using a flour sieve. I hope you aren't too eco-friendly, because you should spend at least 10 minutes rinsing them. Hot water is the best to get the smell out quickly. Once you can smell absolutely NO fishiness, lay them out on several paper towels and let them dry as much as possible.

While they dry, whisk the 2 eggs and add a pinch of kosher salt to them. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and cook, without stirring, until almost set, about one minute. Flip the egg pancake with a rubber spatula and cook until just set on the other side, about 30 seconds. (This is to get flat little strips, if this is too much work just scramble eggs as you normally would.) Transfer to a cutting board and cut into thin strips.

Now, throw your rice into a dry , large skillet and cook it on medium high heat, spreading it flat. Cook it 5-7 minutes, or until it has mostly stopped steaming and the rice looks less shiny, more dull. This is to get ALL of the moisture out. Scoop your rice out of the pan.

Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, 1 tablespoon water. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and vegetables until almost cooked through. Since both of mine were pre-cooked and frozen, this took only about 2 minutes. Add your rice back in, along with your egg and any other toppings. Finally, add in the sauce and stir-fry until warmed through.

Tada! Next time, to make it easier, I might just throw the veggies and shrimp in on top of the rice, but I was worried about overcooking the rice. I'm not sure it can be overcooked, though. Anyyway, I had a lot of fun playing around with this, so thanks for reading. Any advice on how to write recipes more succinctly is appreciated. :P

Copying and pasting for you my recommendations to a friend the other day who is starting Keto:

Your friends:
Avocados (very good fats + potassium), eggs, butter (I think you're allowed clarified butter on Whole30), veggies, fish, coconut oil (I get this at Costco), coconut milk (the pure stuff in a box or can), macadamia nuts (in limited quantities), Swerve / erythritol, sparkling water (La croix is fantastic), decaf or herbal tea - (green tea especially is great because it helps with fat-burning, balancing blood sugar, lowering appetite, and has lots of antioxidants), Cauliflower rice - this saves me, Roasted vegetables

Suggestions/links to purchase:

Magnesium supplement I use (should also help a bit with sleep)

Potassium additive - NoSalt or NuSalt - add it to your food if you're not getting enough Potassium in your diet (most people don't) - you can probably find this in the grocery store for less $$, but I don't know for sure

Decaf green tea I drink 3 times a day - it's decaffeinated with CO2, not chemicals, and it's organic.

SWERVE erythritol sweetener - 1 pack or 2 pack

STUR water flavor drops - for keto champagne or just to add to water

Miracle noodles - they are definitely available at Whole Foods, or you can also find them at a few asian grocery stores (shiritaki noodles). These taste bland and almost gross on their own, but if you add sauce and meatballs, they do a pretty good job of passing for spaghetti if you're desperate.

Silicone candy molds for keto fudge and other keto candies - they seem superfluous, but after you try making keto fudge in a regular pan, you'll realize how much easier these are for portioning and for getting out of the pan.

And finally, the INSTANT POT - I recommend this to everyone I know. My partner and I use it multiple times a week, it is amazing, it does everything. Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, browner, yogurt maker (also makes julienne fries!!). Seriously you cannot go wrong with this thing.

Keto Recipes:

Keto Fudge

Keto champagne

Cauliflower Rice

Maria Emmerich has an impressive collection of recipes and I've been using the sweet ones especially for a craving / fat bomb

edit - formatting

I've been switching back and forth between a couple of meals. Pretty basic overall:

• Tuna salad on romaine lettuce wrap: Canned tuna, chopped red onion, parmesan cheese, avocado, lemon/lime juice, black pepper, parsley, plain greek yogurt, and celery. All mixed together and blopped onto lettuce.
  
  
• Chipotle chicken: This is still a work in progress.. but I used to eat Chipotle heavily so I'm trying to do my best to make something healthy that tastes like their chicken. Sliced sweet red peppers, green peppers, white onion, pan-seared chicken in chipotle peppers + adobo sauce w/ cumin, black pepper, diced garlic, oregano, and a little cayenne pepper. Served with quinoa (instead of rice) and broccoli.
  
  Other than that it has just been plain salads, greek yogurt + chocolate whey powder for a snack sometimes, Soylent, coffee, and lots and lots of water.
  
  That said, I just ordered some Shirataki Pasta and PB2 for some additional flavors in my life :) We'll see if they're any good.

I get them from Amazon. I love Zoodles cooked in butter and/or bacon fat with a little salt and pepper. I often mix Shiritaki noodles with the zoodles and that is really good as well. Shiritaki typically absorb the flavor of the sauce and you MUST make sure you rinse them well before cooking for best flavor. I prefer fettuchini texture wise, but angel hair is good as well. Also, pan sauteing typically tastes best to my wife and I.

Of course it wasn't a true risotto, but I found a package of shiritaki rice and wanted to play around with it. Sauteed mushrooms in a mix of oil and butter with a bit of chopped onion. Added just a bit of mushroom bouillon and reduced, then threw in the well rinsed and drained "rice". You won't need much salt because the bouillon is quite salty, but a bit of fresh minced herbs always makes things nice. It was - fine. A perfectly adequate side dish, but nothing I need to make again.

Have you heard about "Miracle Rice"? I just tried it tonight and it is pretty good. Whipped up a fried rice with steak, bacon, broccoli and an egg. Pretty stoked with the results!

Amazon was my source.
https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Gluten-Shirataki-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493357016&sr=8-2&keywords=miracle%2Brice&th=1

Yeah, shirataki noodles really help me save calories while still filling me up!! I love them!! I actually just buy them in the regular grocery store (I go to Safeway, I'm not sure if those stores are in your area) and also Whole Foods. Depending on your area you might need to go to a specialty store though. They also sell them on Amazon with Prime in case you can't find them in person! Link Here

Rice is very starchy, and since its grown not made, you can't make it out of something else to make it low carb so out of luck there.

As for noodles there have been some lower carb noodles, made with not sure what but probably at least partly soy. The ones I'd tried were horrible. They simultaneously tasted on the inside like pasta that hadn't cooked long enough and on the outside like pasta that had cooked too long and they were sticky. There was dreamfields pasta that tasted just like regular pasta and had the full carbs of regular pasta but don't count these carbs for some reason that is never explained very well and I believe was proven not to actually cut the effective carbs. Recently I've heard of but not tried miracle noodles. They come in rice too, but if they're made out of something else than its not rice anymore than cauliflower is so I suppose its probably like pasta made into rice shape. They're kindof expensive and I'm a bit wary of things like this that claim to be zero calories.

There is also something called [tofu shirataki macaroni] (http://www.amazon.com/House-Foods-Macaroni-Shape-Shirataki/dp/B004YE2FP6). It is not purely konjac, so it has some calories, but still quite keto friendly. I made mac n cheese with it, and it was pretty good!

I eat 2 meals a day with a light snack after work and another for dessert. I keep water near me at all times so it's always a short reach away.

For breakfast I go with 4 scrambled eggs (video) w/ No-Salt, 1 serving of sugar free jello, a glass of Stevia Kool-Aid and a generic multi-vitamin. Depending on the day's plans I might swap out the Kool-Aid for a whey protein drink instead. This leaves me very full and even with a workout around lunch time I won't feel hungry until at least 5pm.

My wife cooks supper, which will include various proteins, veggies, etc. as listed in OP's post above. Sometimes the meal plan will include more carbs than I prefer (such as a noodle dish) and she'll swap out the carbs in my portion for shirataki noodles instead. Last night I had a lovely baked spaghetti with meat sauce using these.

As for snacks I use pepperoni (fav is to nuke them so they're like crispy meat chips), sliced cheese, creamsicle jello, sugar free pudding (use half & half) and nuts (pistachios are my fav).

As for drive-thru, there's a Cook Out near me that still has their prices low (double cheeseburger for $1) and they'll gladly serve burgers without the bun and ketchup on the side. Also love Jimmy John's as they'll use a lettuce wrap instead of bread.

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They are definitely more of a specialty item, but are gaining in popularity! I learned about them through this sub. The only place I've been able to get them are Amazon, and I buy this variety pack.

A low cal option could also be vegetable noodles, but the whole thing is honestly so low calorie as it is that regular noodles are nothing terrible

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I'm pretty sure I've tried these? As well as these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zero-Noodles-Original-200g--Pack/dp/B00E94D7GC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457388119&sr=8-1&keywords=zero+noodles

As far as I remember, they were decent! Good for a stir fry, especially if you want to put some peanuts in, like pad Thai.:D

Miracle noodle makes a 'rice' that's like little balls of shirataki. My GF loves them cuz they soak up sauce and you don't even need to chew lol

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Gluten-Shirataki-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U

Have you tried looking for some keto recipes to fulfill some of those cravings? This, for example, is my favorite single-serving bread-like item. I've put it in the bottom of a medium rectangle Tupperware to make pizza crust, sliced it and eaten it with butter, made garlic cheese bread to go with "spaghetti" (out zucchini spirals or miracle noodles, cut it in half and made a bacon egg and cheese muffin. I just make it in different size and shape tupperwares, take out the cinnamon, and add appropriate spices to match the application I am using it for.

Also, very high cocoa chocolate is an ok occasional treat. I'll get one of those big bars of 85% chocolate and just eat two squares with a cup of decaf in the evening.

I can eat so many awesome things that I always thought were off limits- butter, bacon, steak- and I can find things to mimic many of my old favorites while keeping keto. It's important not to focus on deprivation. No one can maintain a situation where they constantly feel deprived. Find new things you do love and can have, experiment with new recipes, make it fun.

Hi! Not a dumb question.

First, I cut off a piece of tofu, wrapped it up in a paper towel a few times, and put something heavy on it for about 10 minutes or so. Then I put the raw vegetables in a hot pan and sauteed it in a couple tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce. Throw in the dry tofu add a tablespoon of teriyaki sauce. Stir until the veggies are a firmness you like; I like them a little crunchy. The veggies I used here came in a packaged "stir-fry" package, but you can use whatever veggies you like; broccoli, snow peas, zucchini...to name a few of my favs. Next, prepare the shirataki noodles just like how it says on the package (rinse and boil for 2 minutes). Finally, add the noodles to the pan, add 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce, stir for a minute, and you're done. I had to eat this out of a mixing bowl because a regular bowl was too small :)

Here's where I got my noodles from: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BP36RTY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Miracle Noodle Shirataki Konjac Pasta and Rice Variety Pack, 7 oz (Pack of 6), Angel Hair, Rice, Fettucine, Zero Net Carbs, Low Calorie, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Keto Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTMDALO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tlcSDbK0FK0H2

I love dry shiritake rice for when I get that rare craving. This stuff even comes in single-serving packets. I miss that sticky rice texture, but this will hit the spot for me sometimes, though, because I suppose of its fiber content, I can get kind of bloaty if I don't drink enough water with it. Still, really nice to have on hand.

Yeah same, I used to eat mash potatoes everyday with steak and it tasted good but after being in keto for a few months I noticed how much carbs it is and every single time I look at something in the supermarket that seems "friendly" it still tend to have a lot of carbs. If you're craving some pasta I would recommend Tofu Shirataki Noodles by House Foods. However, I suggest adding stuff like tomato sauce that has low carb since the noodles will taste good if you season it well or bland if you don't season it. As for pizza I would making keto pizza. It doesn't cost much and you can track the calories of the entire pie by using myfitness recipe calculator. If you miss sugar you can use a Erythritol Sweetener.

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Also, I seen people talk about MCT Oils and how some people get great results while others say the opposite. I personally recently started to include it in my routine and I been feeling more energy throughout the day and personally lost weight while using it since I been stuck at 193-195 and now I'm 189 (started on the 14 of this month). I was scared to use a low priced MCT Oil so I went for Brain Octane MCT Oil. I'd suggest getting the 3 OZ one to see how it goes for you since it's a waste to spend higher because if it doesn't work well at least you didn't spend that much.

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Some snacks I enjoy:

Quest Nutrition Tortilla Style Protein Chips

HighKey Snacks Keto Mini Cookies

Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips

Have you ever tried shirataki rice? I find it's fairly close to rice and it's carb free

Example: Miracle Noodle Zero Carb, Gluten Free Shirataki Rice, 8-Ounce (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BP36S7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_px69yb423Q8QY

I haven't tried it yet, but I got this shirataki rice in a variety pack thinking I would see what kind of sushi it makes:

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Gluten-Shirataki-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U?th=1

Not sure if it's going to work out, but the noodle versions were awesome and pretty much just absorbed the flavors around them, so I'm hoping the rice works out for this.

Recipe looks great, I can't wait to try it!

I've never had Shirataki noodles before and these NOoodles seem to have the best rating on Amazon. Anybody have experience with them?

At home I do magic noodles.

Better Than Noodles, Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Konjac, Shirataki Noodles 11oz. (6 pack/66 oz.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DAKN9SG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_kZpwCbY9K2ABG

Or: Miracle Noodle Zero Carb, Gluten Free Shirataki Pasta and Rice, 6 bag Variety Pack, 44 ounces (Includes: 2 Shirataki Angel Hair, 2 Shirataki Rice and 2 Shirataki Fettuccini) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTMDALO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_L0pwCbG6MHM00

I'm in Canada so I always check amazon.ca and amazon.com. In this case the Canadian one is usually better for me to order from and it's always been in stock at the amazon warehouse.

The Canadian listing

Murica!

Edit --> I always get 2 orders so the shipping is free.

Have you checked out the shirataki noodles? They're pretty good. A little slimy with a texture similar to Ramen Noodles, but pretty awesome for how low in calories and carbs they are. And don't let the naysayers scare you away talking about the smell. A quick rinse and it's gone.

You could also try shirataki noodles, which have almost no carbs and almost zero calories. Readily available in supermarkets...look for 'Miracle Noodles' ... http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Pasta-Angel-Ounce/dp/B00BP36RTY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393801247&sr=8-1

They're a good vehicle for consuming gravy if that's ultimately more important than the texture/taste of the pasta itself. Shirataki is really just fiber and water.

The basil seeds were pure luck - found them at a small Asian supermarket.

The konjac pearls I use are about 3/8"-1/4" in diameter (not perfect spheres, think big couscous).

I made it and served it over some of these noodles that I got from Amazon here. .

The noodles are a little al dente, so you may need to boil for 1-2 minutes. We just put the noodles in a bowl, microwave for 15 seconds, then serve the Chicken Cacciatore over it. Very good!

Next time I will saute the vegetables, drain and remove them, and then create the sauce next. I want the sauce to thicken up before adding back in the chicken and veggies. My peppers made my sauce a little watery.

This was my first time trying them and I only tried the rice version. As far as I know they’re keto friendly. They’re pretty much pure fiber. I can’t say the added much in the way of flavor, they were there basically to soak up the sauce on my plate.

I bought these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTMDALO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Nice! I have the same ones. I'll have to give this a try, maybe with these noodles to save some cals:
https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Pasta-9-52-Pack-Shirataki/dp/B06Y2L1262

I ordered them off Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Pasta-Angel-Ounce/dp/B00BP36RTY

A little pricey, but definitely worth it!

I'm with the substitutes idea.

For pasta, besides spaghetti squash, you can also get a zoodle maker and make zucchini and other vegetable noodles (let them dry out a bit was a tip I came across).

Recently I tried out Shiritaki noodles, made from seaweed glucomannen (seaweed ones are Seatangle). They had a nice little crunch when not heated up, and hot spaghetti sauce was enough to soften them for eating. I'm ordering more; they can be used for pasta salads as well as hot meals. Not sure how those will fit your macros and budget, though.

Edit to clarify noodle types

Sharing link via phone, hopefully it doesn't break! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTMDALO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-Z7zDbYJQ0V6W

Shirataki noodles, 0 calorie yam flour noodles

They have no flavor themselves, but they absorb flavor from whatever they are in. You can add them to soups/stews and not worry about the carbs. They are pretty filling, too.

NoOodles

Amazon link for another brand

Miracle Noodles are the other big brand.

Your best bet from what I've seen if you want a deal is to hit up your local asian grocer.

I get this brand off Amazon and from my local Pete's Fresh Market :]

0 carbs, 0 calories, 100% fiber. They come as rice or as noodles. I love them! https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Gluten-Shirataki-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U

I think they may be right

Although a 10 pack w/ $11 shippings seems kinda lame, but may be worth it if it's good.

Oh my god. Look at these. Free shipping on orders over 25 dollars... I am going to stock up.

http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-8-Ounce-Packages/dp/B004JRSAJS/ref=sr_1_4?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1372788976&sr=1-4&keywords=shirataki

Shirataki rice is awesome!

Have you tried Miracle noodles yet?

Miracle Noodles Amazon

thanks! it's this one from amazon.

Miracle Noodles, although I've heard mixed reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-Pasta-7-Ounce/dp/B00BP36RTY

Link to Miracle Noodles for those who aren't aware: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-Variety-ounces/dp/B00BTMDALO/

Not noodles, but I like these ["Miracle Noodle Zero Carb, Gluten Free Shirataki Rice, 8-Ounce, (Pack of 6)"] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BP36S7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sYTKAbTE2YV9R)

yeah I def agree. these noodles

Well here's the old one, which shows the carb count of 1 gram: https://www.amazon.com/Tofu-Shirataki-Noodles-Spaghetti-Shape/dp/B000AQJRWG/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=House+Foods+Shirataki&qid=1571868129&sr=8-5

And here's the new version: https://www.house-foods.com/products/shirataki/tofu-shirataki/tofu-shirataki-spaghetti

Edit: Oh, it looks like 6 grams for the whole package. So 3 grams per half package, now.

I just discovered Shirataki Noodles, they look keto friendly and bought some today. I'm looking to trying it out so it might be something you want to look into, the carbs are less than 1.

https://www.amazon.com/Shirataki-Noodles-Pack-of-5/dp/B002CENRLG

I'd like to know too!

I currently buy them off Amazon; pack of 6 for $16, so less than $2.75 each. At my local Ralph's they are almost twice that.

http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-Rice-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

OMG that looks amazing! How important is the the white pepper? I have been having a hard time finding it locally, but it might be time to just order some... Also, zoodles are so freaking awesome. Have you tried these?

I listed some items in a previous post, I'm not sure what you can get at a regular store or if someone can order items to your visiting address.

Swerve Sweetener

Lakanto Golden Monkfruit Sweetner

Navitas Cocoa Powder

Moon Cheese

Carolina Gold Nuggets Microwavable Pork Rinds

Carbquick

ChocZero

ChocZero Syrups

Lily's Chocolate Chips Stevia Sweetened

Whisps

IsoPure Zero Carb Protein Powders

Sweet Leaf Flavored Stevia Drops

Shirataki Pasta Miracle Noodles

G Huges BBQ Sauce

Reduced Sugar Heinz Ketchup

This is the kind at my local store.

It's sort of like Mei Fun style noodles size-wise.

I’m guessing this:
Miracle Noodle Shirataki Gluten Free Rice, 8-Ounce (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016A276HQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CRBOBbE5SEN95

Amazon sells a shiritake noodle variety pack that has a lasagna noodle in it. Just got my shipment yesterday, haven't tried it yet but worth a go, I figure! https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Pasta-Variety-Pack-9-52/dp/B01N1425BQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491756786&sr=8-1&keywords=skinny+pasta+lasagna

I heard they were refugees from the war. A lot of them probably moved west to Lafayette after the success in New Orleans.

I miss those Dong Phuong king cakes.

Edit: I wanted to add that Vitamins Plus sells Shirataki Noodles which is less than 1g of carbs, that you can add to your broth. Just make sure to rinse them really well before you use them.

try the tofu ones. They do contain calories, and about 2 carbs for a realistic serving, but they are WAY better, especially for non-asian dishes.

https://www.amazon.com/Tofu-Shirataki-Noodles-Angel-Shape/dp/B003H26J5I

I found the Shirataki alone to somehow have a negative flavor profile. Like they actually made a flavorful sauce like sesame peanut have less taste. The tofu ones don't do that.

Have not tried this out, but I saw something similar in a store here recently, so might be worth trying out: http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-Fettuccini-7-Ounce/dp/B00BP36RW6/ref=pd_bxgy_gro_img_z

I am not too great at cooking meat, so my keto journey has become all about the lazy snack food. Amazon has a ton of things that are simultaneously low calorie and low carb - Here's some of my favorites:

• Grass Run Farms Beef Sticks (0 carbs)
  
  
• Low Carb Bread Co. Plain Bread (1 carb per slice, although for some people I think bread substitutes are kinda triggering)
  
  
• Miracle Noodles (<1 carb)
  
  
• Flax seed crackers (1 carb for 6 crackers)
  
  
• Protein chips (5 carbs per bag)
  
  
• Pork Rinds (0 carbs, super cheap too)
  

It's a kind of shirataki noodle. I believe it's made from an asian plant that is a water-soluble fiber. Pretty much zero calories and carbs, tasteless, and has no nutrition- but fills you up.

It comes in spaghetti, fettuccine, and some other "shapes". If you've ever had pad thai, the texture resembles those rice noodles rather than an italian pasta. These rice shaped ones remind me of boba pearls- kind of chewy. Here is a wikipedia link to shirataki and a link to amazon where I bought it:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirataki_noodles


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BP36S7U?keywords=miracle%20rice&qid=1451428538&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

My favourite packaged product is tofu shiritaki. I buy it from Asian grocery stores.

However, usually in Italian recipes, I'll use things like zucchini noodles, roasted/steamed cauliflower, cauliflower rice, thinly sliced cabbage, or roasted squash instead of pasta (or to bulk up a small serving of pasta).

Konjac. I think they’re like weight watchers brand. I haven’t seen the kind made from mushrooms at my store yet, so I settled on these:

https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Pasta-9-52-Pack-Watchers/dp/B01HH9IN64

No, I was just guessing your height based on your weight and what you said your "problem areas" are.

Sadly, rice is not on the diet. I saw this post from another Asian who went on Keto. Take that as some inspiration! I never did think of the challenge you guys face, with a lot of the staples being starchy and sauces being sugary. My only advice would be to try to substitute Shirataki Noodles into your usual meals. Always check the carbs on the bottles of sauce (there's Low Carb varieties of Soy, etc). Other than that, good luck!

Slendier Zero Carb, Low Calorie, Gluten Free, Certified Organic, Vegan, Shirataki Fettuccine Style pasta (7oz) (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZABGJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I0yZDb613DNQR

I use Miracle Rice that I buy i bulk from Amazon. I've done things like cauliflower rice and mash, but I have to admit that I'm just ridiculously lazy. The texture isn't spot on, of course, but it works.

I rinse these very well under cold running water in a strainer. The package says to boil them, but like I said, I'm lazy. I just cook it in the pan with the curry or whatever sauce or meal I'm making. It helps to absorb some of the flavor, too.

I just ordered this, hoping it turns out well. I got the variety pack which has 2 packages of "rice"

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-Gluten-Variety/dp/B00BTMDALO

Have a look at Shirataki noodles.

Zero net carbs and hold the sauce marginally well. I'd experiment with them before you plan a big meal.

I found them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Tofu-Shirataki-Noodles-Spaghetti-Shape/dp/B000AQJRWG?ie=UTF8&keywords=Tofu%20Shirataki&qid=1463409973&ref_=sr_1_2_a_it&sr=8-2

Try these zero sugar, 1g carb noodles
Available on Amazon.

Another shout for cauliflower rice. Or you could try Miracle Rice, which works well enough, but isn't to everyone's taste.

Shirataki noodles

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-Rice-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U

It's miraculous in that it's essentially zero carb, zero calorie!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BP36RTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499733799&sr=8-1&keywords=magic+noodle

Check out https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BP36RTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527174761&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=miracle+noodles&psc=1.

They are really incredible.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E94D7GC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1500666054&sr=8-2&keywords=0+calorie+noodles

It's not magic!

Made shrimp fettuccine Alfredo with Miracle Noodles as a side dish, beef sirloin roast, and Ceasar salad.

Shirataki noddles (plant based). Feels the same to me as real noodles!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BP36RW6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

shirataki noodles http://www.amazon.com/Shirataki-Noodles-Pack-of-5/dp/B002CENRLG

http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-Rice-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U

It's already "cooked". I just risne it, then pan fry it on a non-stick skillet to let some of the moisture evaporate.

This is what I buy:


https://www.amazon.ca/Miracle-Noodle-Gluten-Shirataki-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=konjac+rice&qid=1558399875&s=gateway&sprefix=konjac+ri&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Gluten-Shirataki-Variety/dp/B00BTMDALO/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1540469104&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Miracle+Noodle&psc=1

House Foods brand is what i use

https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Gluten-Shirataki-Variety/dp/B00BTMDALO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1518581894&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=low%2Bcarb%2Bpasta&th=1

Not sure if this is what you're looking for.

some possible options without cauliflower:
Shirataki Rice ( rinsed in hotwater, fried with ghee/butter )
Unflavored Gelatin + Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) Granules ( 3/4 of a cup rehydrated overnight and then fried on low heat with butter, sprinkle&stir in gelatin+water, 1:2 ratio, should still be sort of dry/sticky )


- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BP36S7U/
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I64GYL0/
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPT2ZUE/


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those tenderloins and hamburger patties, wrap them up in lettuce/spinach add mayonnaise and avocados! Inside your dorm, fill it up with nuts, canned Vienna sausages, cheese, deli meats. If you do ramen noodles... u can sub Shirataki noodles

These noodles are no carb.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTMDALO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SJE0Cb01BY4BZ

not sure if you have seen this product yet or not, but Miracle Noodle now has a shiritaki "rice" product https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Gluten-Shirataki-8-Ounce/dp/B00BP36S7U?th=1

If you're looking for low carb alternatives to pasta, check out Tofu noodles.

http://www.amazon.com/Tofu-Shirataki-Noodles-Angel-Shape/dp/B003H26J5I/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1415642348&sr=8-7&keywords=shitake+noodles

They are very cheap and there is no strange flavor (actually it's flavorless and the texture is a little softer).