Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

The other day I received an email from a former Trimarni athlete who asked my thoughts about a product called Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti.  This athlete has been working on losing weight and regaining a healthy lifestyle and is looking for a gluten-free pasta alternative. At first glance, this looks like a delicious protein-rich noodle option. But when reviewing the ingredients, you'll quickly realize that there's not much to this product.  Water, soybeans, yam flour, calcium hydroxide, glucono delta lactone, calcium sulfate.   While the intention was good, with only 10 calories per serving (and less than 1g protein), I told the athlete that I don't feel this is the best "pasta" alternative. First of all, I can't see how this product would be satisfying. Secondly, I don't see much nutritional value in this factory-made concoction.  The athlete then mentioned if spiralized noodles would be a good option in place of pasta. While offering a good dose...