Good bye Ramen Noodles!
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:huh:people on diets are only allowed to eat one serving of a food at a time
Who invented this rule? You know a "serving" of lettuce is like 1 cup, right? That's an awfully small salad.
Does this mean we won't be splitting a packet of poptarts? :frown:0 -
what are ramen noodles?
You're better off not even trying them. they are tasty because of the salt, but it tastes cheap. I admit I used to buy it by the case, but even a full pack doesn't fill me up every time!0 -
If there are two servings and people on diets are only allowed to eat one serving of a food at a time... I guess I need to find a ramen eating buddy?
Everything is better with a buddy
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I miss Ramen, I'm gluten free so no Ramen for me. If it weren't for that I'd still eat it, everything in moderation!0
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What exactly does this mean? Olive oil is arguably one of the healthiest fats in the world (monounsaturated fats = great for your heart, your cholesterol, and tasty to boot), but it's still "processed" - you can't go out and tap an olive tree for oil like maple syrup. (Which, now that I think about it, is also processed because nobody would want that stuff out of the tree).If man makes it, don't eat it.
Man also makes low fat dairy - it don't come that way from skinny cows.
Skinny Cow bars come from skinny cows though... the package says so.
Oooo! Also, chocolate milk comes from brown cows. Little known fact. :happy:0 -
My ramen recipe. No I have not banned it. I have no sodium issues. It is the most filling 270 calories I can imagine!
1. Break dry ramen block in half (weigh it if that's your thing). Put other half away for another day.
2. Use a bunch of water-- same amount if you were cooking the entire package.
3. Use either half the spice pack or a boullion cube.
4. When noodles are done, add one egg and stir minimally until done.
5. Add a splash of soy sauce, a cut-up green onion, 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, maybe some shredded carrots.
Enjoy!0 -
I love Ramen.... and I am teaching my child to love ramen too.. send CPS after me now.
For her, I just cook the noodles without the seasoning packet, drain and toss them with a little parmesan. She loves the long curly noodles!
For me, I make "Gourmet Top Ramen": add any of the following: steamed shrimp, spinach, bok choy or chinese cabbage, maybe diced chicken, drop in an egg to poach, diced tofu, a few drizzles of sesame oil or chili oil, sprinkle liberally with ginger when I am sick, or maybe curry powder, steamed broccoli or cauliflower.... The possibilites are endless!
Yes, a lot of calories etc, don't eat it very often now that I am tracking, but when I do, I make it count lol!!!0 -
What exactly does this mean? Olive oil is arguably one of the healthiest fats in the world (monounsaturated fats = great for your heart, your cholesterol, and tasty to boot), but it's still "processed" - you can't go out and tap an olive tree for oil like maple syrup. (Which, now that I think about it, is also processed because nobody would want that stuff out of the tree).If man makes it, don't eat it.
Man also makes low fat dairy - it don't come that way from skinny cows.
Skinny Cow bars come from skinny cows though... the package says so.
Oooo! Also, chocolate milk comes from brown cows. Little known fact. :happy:
And strawberry milk comes from strawberry cows! Did you know that strawberry cows are naturally seedless and have less calories than a burger? Plus, you can eat them RAW!!!
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What else are us poor people supposed to eat?!0
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Try Thai Kitchen noodles, if your store carries them. They are rice noodles instead of wheat. They come in little square packages just like Raman. Come in several yummy flavors. I believe they are around 150 calories. A lot less carbs, sodium, etc. I love all the different flavors.0
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Ramen is horrible! Have you read the nutrition label on that? the sodium alone is enough to kill you. Also you have to double the numbers for some becuase they actually list it as two servings in a package but everyone just eats one package so that isn't realistic.
When I eat them, which is rare mind you, it's TWO packages, not one. :laugh:0 -
You will pry my ramen noodles from my sodium-inflated cold dead hands. Cooked with an egg & some bok choy, then a spash of mirin & some sriatcha, om nom nom.
Mmm that sounds so good! I'm not a huge fan of Ramen nowadays, but it got me through the famine when I was (as Suze Orman puts it) young, fabulous, and broke. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to survive.0 -
Last night I had Shirakiku - Chuka Soba noodles.
They were better quality than Ramen & not bad for calories.
Half the package (which was a HUGE pile of noodles) was 400 calories.
Not ideal food, but a good substitute if you're craving Ramen.0 -
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but tofu shirataki noodles are a great substitute if you are craving noodles. 20 cal a serving and lots of protein. They smell funny when you open the bag...kind of fishy...but rinse and parboil for a couple of minutes...I had mine with some leftover, grilled chicken breast and sprinkled parmesan cheese on it. Really good and highly recommended.0
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I live in Korea. Ramen is a staple food and the extra hot and spicy varieties are great for hangovers :drinker:
Haven't had any in a while though... Might have some for dinner0 -
I love Shrimp Ramen. Yummy.0
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I love Ramen....it hasn't killed me yet...
If I have the calories, I have it. It's that simple. Would I eat it daily? Probably not but definately not worthy of cutting out of my life forever.
FOREVERRRRRRR.0 -
I love ramen.
Good, legit ramen from a Japanese restaurant, that is...not that 25 cent, sodium infused excuse for ramen that passes in most households across America.
The good stuff has noodles, plus incredibly tender pork, seaweed, and vegetables in a fish broth (though there are many variations). Everyone should try it.
Now that sounds amazing to me... my only experience with ramen is as everyone else is describing. And I have not had too hard a time giving those up, along with processed mac and cheese. But I'm just lucky that isn't something that I really love or crave. I'll have to try the version you're talking about though. I'm sure Seattle's gotta have some decent places to try it out!0 -
I LOVE ramen every now and then. Though I only eat the noodles (rinse them once they're cooked to rinse off some of the grease...or boil twice...I know some people do that) and then I use my own spices because the spice packets are what's so full of sodium and they're disgusting. And I love adding stuff to them. I like to add meat and veggies to make it more a meal than just noodles.
For the most part I'm against completely avoiding certain things. Some things are okay once or twice a year or once a month so I still eat ramen every now and then. Doesn't help that it's cheap...I'm poor...and my boyfriend likes ramen noodles.0 -
I adore ramen noodles, especially with fried shrimp. I went through a peroid in my teens where I ate ramen for a whole month. Suprisingly, I lost about 10lbs from it which I can't put my finger on how or why.0
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YES! Because carbs will kill you! :noway:BAD, BAD, BAD! All carbs, no nutrition
It's like anything else. Does it fit into your calorie and macro goals?
Skipping the flavor packet will help with the sodium. Plenty of options out there for spicing them up otherwise. Lots of cool recipes out there for crunchy oriental salads that use them too. Be creative! :drinker:
This. ^
I keep a few in the house for "emergencies" lol. I skip the flavor packets and add some veggies and garlic and sometimes other stuff...DELICIOUS.
Funny side note...the day I ran my first half marathon, I went to my mom's place for lunch afterward. She made me ramen (half the packet because I needed the sodium at that point!) with chicken, carrots, and peas because I had wanted chicken soup for my recovery meal (don't ask, it just sounded good) and that's what she had in the house 0 -
Ramen noodles are the devil, lol. However, they are a quick cheap meal. I found a semi-healthy alternative Annie Chun's Ramen House noodles. They are not fried and dont come with a salty powder. They are steamed and come with a liquid sauce. There are only 3 flavors; and, compared to regular Ramen noodles they are expensive... reg. Ramen is 5/$1 or something like tht, these are $1.99 ea. When I get the craving for Ramen noodles I have Annie Chun's; the spicy is my favorite. Calories 230 for entire package and 1.5g fat, the sodium is still high. This is an alternative to consider, hope it helps.0
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Hell yeah! With SPAM and an egg in it too!everyone has told me they are bad and empty calories.....does anyone else eat Ramen?
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Subjective. I'm still alive and eat WAY more sodium on a daily basis then MFP requires. Asians have tons of sodium and MSG in their foods. If balanced with water and potassium, sodium isn't a problem unless you suffer from high blood pressure.Ramen is horrible! Have you read the nutrition label on that? the sodium alone is enough to kill you. Also you have to double the numbers for some becuase they actually list it as two servings in a package but everyone just eats one package so that isn't realistic.
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With anything, I say in moderation. Like others have said, we all have our vices. Realistically you can consume it everyday if it fits in your calorie goal range, but nutritionally your body will not have the adequate things it needs to continue your weight loss long term. Best of luck to you, I personally have a harder time giving up Cheez-Its.0
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They are so bad for you, but God they're so good.
I don't eat them because they are a trigger food for me. The saltier, carbier the better. Hate all this low fat, low salt cardboard they sell now.0 -
I love ramen noodles with some spicy sausage on it or with tuna fish.
I haven't seen the hot ones in a long time though.0 -
Oh my I wish i didnt see this post....
We have a whole box of Mi goreng noodles which are soo addictive and are so easy for those quick fixes. I even crave it sometimes and obviously I know it not that nutritional but I didn't realise they we're so bad. Oh well no way I'm throwing them or never eating them again as they are soo yummmmy! Just won't have them as much I guess!!0 -
I LOVE them...a couple times a year won't kill you....spicy is delish and wonderful for a hangover.0
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I love Ramen....it hasn't killed me yet...
If I have the calories, I have it. It's that simple. Would I eat it daily? Probably not but definately not worthy of cutting out of my life forever.
FOREVERRRRRRR.
FOR - EV - VERRRRR
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