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Black Shirataki Noodles

QUESTION

Dear Nutritionist,
Is it safe to eat Black Shirataki noodles, which are made from Yam flour (Konja root) during pregnancy?

ANSWER

I have never heard of these noodles but from what I have read online I don't see anything that says they are unsafe to eat during pregnancy. They do seem quite fiberous and therefore maybe be hard on your digestion since in pregnancy that tends to slow down a bit. So all I can think is that they MAY cause some intestinal upset.

-- Kimberly, RD LD

Kimberly Tessmer

Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD has been a registered dietitian since 1992 and is also an Ohio licensed Dietitian. Her educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Technology (Dietetics) from Bowling State University in Bowling Green, OH. She currently owns and operates a consulting business called "Nutrition Focus" www.nutrifocus.net, in which she specializes and offers services in the areas of weight management, general nutrition, authoring, menu development and a variety of other services.

To date Kim has authored three books including "The Everything® Nutrition Book", "Tell Me What To Eat If I Have Celiac Disease", and "The Everything® Pregnancy Nutrition Book". In addition, Kim has written numerous articles for various health/nutrition web sites and magazines including Bally Total Fitness Magazine, Well and Healthy Women Magazine and Healthology.com, Inc as well as continuing education courses for www.care2learn.com. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the ADA Practice Group, Nutrition Entrepreneurs.