5. Shredded cabbage
Cabbage is another cruciferous vegetable that people can use as a rice alternative. Individuals usually shred it finely using a food processor or by hand.
The vegetable is low in calories and carbohydrates and packed with vitamins and minerals.
Cabbage is also rich in calcium, bioactive compounds, and vitamins C and E.
Evidence suggests that it can protect against high cholesterol, liver problems, pancreatitis, and heart disease.
6. Shirataki konjac rice
Shirataki rice is a popular food in parts of Asia. It is now rising in prevalence worldwide, thanks to its low carb and low calorie profiles. It is also rich in glucomannan fiber.
The vegetable, which resembles potatoes, comes from the konjac root, which manufacturers and people convert into rice-shaped grains.
A 100 g konjac rice serving provides 10 calories and 5 g of carbohydrate, all dietary fiber. It does not contain protein.
Although konjac rice contains calories, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows manufacturers to label it as a zero-calorie food because of its extremely low calorie count.
