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Has anyone tried these kind of alternatives to carbs? Are they available in most supermarkets?

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Just saw this article that suggests you can use cauliflower rice instead of rice, and this pasta alternative made from shredded zucchini. And sorry if this makes you hungry.

bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide...

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I have, both of those are great substitutes for carbs. We got a cheap spiralizer and make our own zucchini noodles for spaghetti. Not a perfect substitute but works well. We saute them with some olive oil before plating them. Easy to add spices then also.

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Have tried the cauliflower rice product. Was not impressed. But that's me. I do not care for cooked cauliflower, anyway. Raw cauliflower in my salad or pickled. As for the zucchini - hum, not sure about that. I do have a recipe with zucchini and eggplant used in place of lasagna noodles. Very good. My husband even likes it.

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That sounds like a very virtuous lasagna. pasta and french fries are definitely part of the high carb diet that is causing some liver issues so a great substitute. I have now substituted filtered water and sometimes Kombucha for all soda which is an easy fix.

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Resistant starch is something people should learn about because it affects the insulin blood sugar process as well as providing food for important colon bacteria.

fattyliverfoundation.org/un...

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The veggie "pasta" is good, but it makes me gassy. Any suggestions?

My granddaughter shared some of her mashed cauliflower made by her Mom with me & I was impressed. I've been having fun with new ideas for veggies & having an 18 month old as a taste tester.

I've added shredded cabbage to my salad for more crunch. yum.

Wayne, could you clarify resistant starch for me? I was confused after reading. Is pasta better for you cooked and then cooled before eating it?

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