Excessive consumption of instant noodles, like noodles or cup noodles, is bad for your health due to the high content of sodium, fat and preservatives in its composition. In addition, the pasta is fried before it is packaged, which allows it to be ready faster, and this also favors weight gain.
According to the World Health Organization - WHO, the maximum salt intake per day should be only 4 grams, which is equivalent to a shallow spoon of coffee and each packet of instant noodles brings at least double this value.
Although most of the sodium is in the seasoning, the pasta itself is not a healthy option and therefore the meal, despite being fast, is full of additives, artificial colors and toxins, such as monosodium glutamate that harm health in the long run.
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer made from sugar cane that can be written on the packaging label with the names: yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein or E621. Thus, because it is a highly processed industrial product, the popular 'noodles' should not be consumed frequently.
Harm of instant noodles
Frequent consumption of instant noodles favors:
- Increased blood pressure; Heart problems; Bad cholesterol; Renal impairment; Weight gain; Metabolic syndrome.
The recommendation is to avoid this type of meal as much as possible by choosing healthier foods and, if possible, prepared with little salt, such as fresh salads and cooked vegetables. To give some flavor, it is recommended to use fine herbs and spices, which are not harmful to health and are pleasant to the palate. Check out what they are and how to use various aromatic herbs that replace salt.
How to make healthy noodles fast
For those who are in a hurry and need a quick meal, a good option is to prepare a traditional spaghetti type pasta that is ready in less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 serving of pasta for 2 people1 liter of water3 garlic cloves1 bay leaf2 ripe tomatoes1 spoon of olive oil and salt to taste grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Method of preparation
Place the water in a pan and bring to a boil. When it boils add the pasta and let it cook. In another pan, sauté the garlic with the oil and when it is golden brown add the sliced tomatoes, the bay leaf and the spices. After the pasta is completely cooked, drain the water and add the sauce and grated cheese.
To add nutritional value to this meal, accompany with a salad of green leaves and grated carrots.
