Meet Konjac, a tuber with zero carbohydrates –

What is Konjac?

Konjac is a root vegetable that resembles a potato. It contains a soluble fiber called glucomannan (GM), which is fermentable and highly viscous. This fiber is known to absorb water to form a gel-like material and thereby slow digestion, decreasing hunger.

Benefits

GM is traditionally used in Chinese medicine and has been linked to:

preventing constipation weight loss lowering cholesterol levels controlling postprandial blood glucose

It is available in supplement form (capsule form), vegan gelatin, thickener or emulsifier or can be dried and used as flour for pasta production.

In addition, the GM fiber works as a prebiotic. It nourishes the bacteria that live in the colon, also known as the microbiota, benefiting digestion and preventing numerous pathologies such as inflammatory bowel diseases, antitumor effects, antihyperglycemic, support for immune function and weight loss.

Weight loss

The weight loss resulting from the consumption of this tuber is attributed to glucomannan fiber (GM), which delays gastric emptying, promoting a feeling of satiety for longer. GM has an exceptional ability to absorb water and is one of the most viscous dietary fibers known. It absorbs so much liquid that a small amount of GM added to a glass of water turns the entire contents into a gel. These unique properties are thought to mediate its effects on weight loss.

In addition, prebiotic fibers (FP) are non-digestible carbohydrates that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut (lactobacilli and bifidobacteria), which may benefit obesity and associated comorbidities.

WHERE TO BUY

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The tuber is mainly found in noodle format, which is easy to prepare. See below an indication of Good Form:

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