This native Irish tree may be known by its Latin name Prunus spinosa or one of its many common names, such as sloe, wild plum, wishing thorn or mother of the wood. A close relative of cherries and plums, Blackthorn is a deciduous small tree or large shrub, growing up to 4 metres high at a medium growth rate. It is often found growing wild in hedgerows, on the edges of wooded areas or popping up on rough farmland.
Shirataki noodles are great in Asian noodle dishes, but people have used them in lots of other ways. Shirataki noodles come wet - packed in liquid. They are ready to eat out of the package. I usually just rinse them under hot water, cut them up a few times with kitchen shears, and add them to the dish I'm cooking. Supplements: As referred to above, the glucomannan powder can be taken in capsules as a supplement.
Shirataki noodles can be a part of a healthy diet. Photo Credit: Elzbieta Sekowska/iStock/Getty Images Shirataki noodles are traditional Japanese noodles that are thin, low-carb and chewy. They are made from a dietary fiber called glucomannan, derived from the konjac root. This fiber contains more than 16 amino acids and several vitamins and minerals. Many potential health benefits come from the glucomannan in shirataki noodles, including weight loss, decreased cholesterol, diabetes control and gastrointestinal regulation. These noodles are available online, as well as in Asian and natural food stores. Video of the Day