Instant konjac glucomannan pasta recipes:
1 lb Konjac glucomannan pasta
6 oz Marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 lb Mushrooms, sliced
1 c Halved cherry tomatoes
1 c Med pitted ripe olives
1 tb Parsley
1/2 ts Dry basil

Drain and rinse konjac pasta with cold water and drain again. Turn
into a large bowl. Add artichokes and their liquid, mushrooms, cherry
tomatoes, olives, parsley and basil; toss gently. Cover and refrig
for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season with salt and pepper to
taste.
Serving Size : 6

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Beneficial Effects of High Dietary Fiber Intake in Patients with Type
2 Diabetes Mellitus
"A high intake of dietary fiber, particularly of the soluble type,
above the level recommended by the ADA, improves glycemic control,
decreases hyperinsulinemia, and lowers plasma lipid concentrations in
patients with type 2 diabetes"
.....The New England Journal of Medicine Volume 342:1392-1398 May 11,
2000

Dietary fiber and type 2 diabetes
"Water-soluble fiber appears to have a greater potential to reduce
postprandial blood glucose, insulin, and serum lipid levels than
insoluble fiber. Viscosity of the dietary fiber is important; the
greater the viscosity, the greater the effect. "
...Clin Excell Nurse Pract. 2000 Sep;4(5):272-6.

Glucomannan is nature's most viscous soluble fiber, with the
highest water holding capacity, and largest molecular weight among
any dietary fiber.
Konjac glucomannan instant pasta was made by nature soluble fiber -
glucomannan and water, have zero net carb, none calories, is very low
glycemic nature food, which contain about 96% water and 4% soluble
fiber.

Soluble fiber and health
1. Acts like a sponge, absorbing fluid as it moves through system.
This results in softer, bigger stools (fewer hemorrhoids).
2. Slows release of sugar to the bloodstream (hypoglycemia,
diabetes).
3. Prevents hunger by filling the stomach and regulating blood
sugar.
4. Lowers cholesterol *** gel captures bile acids and cholesterol
in diet. If bile acids are not reabsorbed, body has to use
cholesterol in the blood to make more. 8-10 grams a day are
necessary to lower cholesterol.
5. Helps with weight loss (regulates blood sugar, makes you feel
full).
6. Fiber foods cause you to excrete more calories