Instant noodles are the most commonly consumed fast foods worldwide. Because of their lip-smacking taste, they have replaced our healthy meals and have become the kids’ favorite.

Taking one or two packs here and there may hurt no one, however most people consume lots of instant noodles and this could be potentially dangerous to their health.

Here are some reasons you should minimize consumption of instant noodles:

1. Minimal Nutritional Value: Instant noodle is a highly processed food that lacks nutritive value. It is a junk food. Every single serving of instant noodle is high in carbohydrates, sodium and other food additives, but low on essential elements such as fibre, vitamins and minerals.

2. Instant noodles are packed with high amount of sodium (salt). The average amount of sodium found in some analyzed samples of instant noodles was 900 mg. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of sodium for adults and children over 4 years old is 2,400 mg/day, which can be obtained from just two and half packs of instant noodles.

Therefore, consumption of instant noodles can easily cause excessive sodium intake as sodium is commonly used in our other daily foods.
Excess consumption of sodium leads to hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.

3. Instant Noodles contain Propylene Glycol which has an anti-freeze property, and prevents the noodles from drying by retaining moisture. This ingredient is easily absorbed by the body and it accumulates in the kidneys, heart and liver. It can also weaken your immune system.

4. Instant Noodles may increase your risk of cancer: Some of the chemicals found in instant noodles are also capable of causing cancer. For example, dioxin and plasticisers leached from the containers in the presence of hot water.

MODERATION IS THE BEST THING TO DO!