Lots of people are nixing the carbs right now as part of a New Year's resolution, but even if you aren't, it's always a great time to try new things and especially implement more veggies into your daily life. Noodles are my favorite foods, but they make my blood sugar spike unlike anything else, so I tend to go for alternative noodles whenever possible.
My favorite alternative noodle is the shirataki noodle. It's made from the Japanese konjac yam and tastes the most like real noodles. It's on the expensive side, but it would be wonderful if restaurants could use it because you can easily sub it in for just about any recipe and it works great. A little goes a long way, though; it's pure fiber and a lot can upset your stomach.
My second favorite is spaghetti squash, which takes longer to prepare but is really good. It's thinner and has a bit of a crunch to it, but not as much as zucchini noodles, which are super crunchy. I still really like those, too, and some restaurants even offer them.
Some people swear by hearts of palm for a good noodle alternative, but I haven't tried that one. I've tried some alternative pasta-based noodles but they really cause my glucose levels to shoot up almost as much as standard noodles, so they aren't my favorite.
What other noodle alternatives are out there that you have tried, or that you've been meaning to try? Share them in the chat.