Noodle should be eaten only once a week. Instant noodles are processed for easy cooking. In three to five minutes, you can finish cooking them. However, health experts have explained how they should be consumed, as frequent use has several harmful effects on the human body.
What Are the Harmful Effects of These Noodles on Health?
Undoubtedly, "noodles" have very serious effects on health, here are some of them:
1. High Sodium Content: "Noodles" contain an extremely high amount of sodium. Frequent consumption of this noodle leads to high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney disease.
2. Unhealthy Fats: "Noodles" contain unhealthy fats such as "saturated fat and trans fat" which can increase a person's risk of obesity and clogged blood vessels.
3. Digestive Issues: "Noodles" take a long time to digest in the human body, which can cause bloating, stomach pain, nausea, or diarrhea.
4. Lack of Nutrients: "Noodles" lack beneficial nutrients for the body such as proteins, vitamins, and fibres. Regular consumption of this noodle can lead to the body lacking the essential elements it needs to build itself up.
Warning: Especially for parents who frequently give this type of noodle to their children, you must be very careful. You see a child, whenever they go to school, this noodle is cooked for them. Spaghetti and macaroni pasta are more beneficial and important.
How to Cook "Noodles"
1. Pour boiled water into a pot.
2. Put your noodles (the dry noodles) into the water.
3. Add the seasoning powder and the oil sachet.
4. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes, until the noodles are very soft.
5. If you want to add eggs, fry them in a small pan, then pour them into the noodles. Or, break an egg directly into the noodles while they are cooking.
6. If you have vegetables, chop them up and add them.
7. Stir very well and then serve.
Most people like to cook noodles with eggs and onions to enhance the flavor.
Ingredients Found in Indomie Include:
1. In the Noodles Themselves:
· Palm Oil: Used to fry the noodles to give them flavor and preservation.
· Salt: For taste.
· Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): This is the most important ingredient people worry about. It enhances the "umami" taste in food. Although food and health authorities (like the WHO) have confirmed it is safe for most people, some may experience mild reactions (like a headache or sweating) after eating a lot of it.
2. Ingredients in the Seasoning Packet:
· Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) (as mentioned): Much of the Indomie flavor comes from this.
· Sugar: To add a bit of sweetness.
· Spices & Herbs: Such as onion, garlic, coriander, etc. These are natural ingredients.
· Hydrolyzed Soy Protein: An ingredient obtained by breaking down soybeans. It also enhances flavor.
· Artificial Flavors: "Artificial flavorings" create taste through chemicals.
· Anticaking Agents: Like Silicon Dioxide, which prevents the seasoning from clumping.
· Antioxidants: Like TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone). It is used to prevent the oil from spoiling. It is safe in small quantities, but research is ongoing regarding its long-term effects.
3. Ingredients in the Oil Sachet:
· Palm Oil: Oil high in fat.
· Antioxidants (like TBHQ): Again, used to preserve the oil.
For Maintaining Health, Here is How You Should Cook "Noodles"
· Don't use all the seasoning. Use only half or a small amount.
· Add Fresh Ingredients: Add eggs, meat, vegetables (such as onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage). This increases the nutritional value and reduces the amount of seasoning you consume with the noodles.
· Do not drink the noodle broth. Most of the salt and seasoning is in the water.
In summary: Indomie contains ingredients like MSG, TBHQ, and artificial flavors. They are safe in commonly used amounts, but it is not a healthy food. It is best to eat it only occasionally and not frequently, and to combine it with nutritious food for a meal that is both tasty and wholesome.