Konjac rice

What do followers of the ketogenic diet and South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo have in common? Weight loss, as you might already have surmised.

“The texture is chewy and has an al dente bite as compared to regular rice.” Still, it’s not a good idea if you completely swap out whole grains such as brown rice and whole wheat pasta for konjac rice and shirataki, said Seto. “In very rare circumstances, you could choke to death if the supplements expand in the oesophagus and cause a blockage. If you feel giddy or light-headed, it is best not to engage in high-intensity exercises,” said Reutens. “While two months is not a short period of time, it is also not long enough for the harm to be irreversible. You’ll know you have overdone the konjac if you suffer from bloat, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and nausea, said Reutens. For context, the recommended daily fibre intake is 20g for women and 26g for men. Konjac is derived from the tuber of the konjac plant, much like a sweet potato or yam. “Because konjac flour is mostly fibre, it is touted as being low in calories.” “It is best not to eat konjac rice at every meal. And from the looks of those revealing shots, konjac seems to have done it for her. Unlike the flours derived from other root vegetables such as potato starch, konjac flour does have minimal carbohydrates and calories.