your take on Ramen Noodles ??
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I was just wondering whether you mfp's consider Ramen noodles to be healthy or unhealthy??
Just gonna say one word here: Poison.0 -
No idea what they are, unless they are like the really awful processed noodles you can get here in the UK...they smell bad and taste worse...homemade egg noodles, now there is a great, filling meal......mmm...mmm...0
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I am eating Ramen right now because that is legitimately (and I'm not kidding when I say this) the only thing to eat in this house. Lots of sodium, but food none the less.0
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Real ramen noodles are as healthy as any other noodle. Noodles are essentially flour, egg, water and salt and ramen noodles are no different (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-REAL-Japanese-ramen-from-scratch/)
Now if you're talking about the packaged brick ramen, that's completely different. It's a package of "salt and styrofoam" (to quote my friend) and it tends to fall into my category of "food-like substances"... It bears little resemblance in ingredients and taste to actual ramen and can't really be compared.0 -
I think the noodles themselves are OK, not super nutritious but not awful, its the package of powder that's the real devil. A serving of raman (half the pack) is 190 cal, 7g fat, 29 carbs, 1g fiber, 5g protein, 500mg sodium, 6-8% iron. Add some steamed broccoli, a touch of garlic infused olive oil some herbs/spices and you'd have a cheap somewhat healthy side (or main). They're not an ideal food but if you're on a real tight budget you can work with them to come up with some decent meals or sides... just throw away the flavour pack 99% of the time.0
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the only unhealthy food is one eaten in excess.
this.
if you really like ramen once in a while, make it as per recipe and add in some veggies (spinach/carrots/peas/beans/etc.) and some lean meat or vegan product. It is really good and more filling and you will only need about half of it for a big bowl. I do it and love it!0 -
A sad, diet-wrecking part of my end of the month routine when I've run out of good food before I have money for another grocery run0
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Having a very small budget, and 2 small children, i def eat them. However...due to the insane sodium content we always have a sandwich with it and manage to split one pack between 3 people. This way its not quite as bad but we can still enjoy them...cuz theyare quite yummy!! :happy:0
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I don't see a problem with them aside from the sodium which you can cut it down by putting a quarter of the seasonings in. I like them for a quick meal and I will typically make them and mix them with veggies.0
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They're basically salt and carbs in a package. I would recommend staying away from them, and eating spaghetti squash or whole wheat pasta instead they're better than sugar though, so maybe sometimes you could eat them as a "dessert" or before workout snack!0
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I think you would be better off chugging ammonia than eating Ramen noodles. :sick:0
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Unhealthy, I love them. If I eat pack I add more water and eat 1/2 a pack. And drink two to four cups of water after.0
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Not a problem to me - I think they're foul! Enjoy them if YOU want to - you could always use just part of the flavouring sachet.0
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I haven't had Ramen in years. Once I became a vegetarian, I pretty much gave it up. I know there's the Oriental version, but... the sodium alone in one small packet is a killer. I (personally) just can't bring myself to do it. I know I can "just eat the noodles", etc, but.. I just can't bring myself to do it.
However, to each their own.0 -
My problem is they aren't filling and quite addictive. I used to be able to eat 3 cup of noodles in one sitting AS A KID.0
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High in fat and sodium. If you're really craving some eat 1/3 of the package with just a little of the flavor packet and add your own veggies like peas, carrots, cabbage, etc. Not quite so bad that way.0
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Is the sodium in Ramen mainly from the seasoning? How much sodium do you ingest if you don't use seasoning?0
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Unhealthy....the wax on the noodles stays in your system for like 7 days. for 1/2 a package its 190 calories...im sorry I would much rather spend 190 calories on something more nutritious and healthy for me. I used to live off them when I first moved out on my own cause it was easy lol. but I wont eat them now.0
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When you're cutting calories you are also cutting nutrients and cant afford to eat food that is devoid of goodness. IMO Noodles are nothing but carbs - a food which is the enemy for fat loss0
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Unhealthy....the wax on the noodles stays in your system for like 7 days. for 1/2 a package its 190 calories...im sorry I would much rather spend 190 calories on something more nutritious and healthy for me. I used to live off them when I first moved out on my own cause it was easy lol. but I wont eat them now.
Wait... back up for a second. Where do you find this information about wax staying in your system for 7 days? Please provide evidence.
As for the OP's question, like everyone else says, it's a lot of carbs and sodium. That being said, it can make an easy, cheap meal when you're pressed for time.
For a family of 4, I'll cook 2 packets, add frozen mixed vegetables, beat 2 eggs and stir in to make ribbons, add a leftover lean protein (such as diced ham or shredded chicken) and use only 1 of the seasoning packets. My kids enjoy it, it helps use up leftovers, and it's healthier than the fast food options I could have used when pressed for time.0
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