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.
There's a reason shirataki noodles are branded as Miracle Noodles.. These translucent, gelatinous Japanese noodles, which are made from the konjac yam, are low in calories and carbohydrates and can be substituted in a variety of recipes that call for pasta.
Shirataki noodles are mostly water, gelled by a relatively modest amount of glucomannan. Still, even that small quantity of soluble fiber can add substantially to your daily totals. The 3 grams of dietary fiber in one portion of shirataki noodles represents 12 percent of your daily value, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Topping the noodles with stir-fried vegetables can boost that still further, depending on which vegetables you choose.