How Much Damage Instant Noodles Do To Your Body

Cheap, easy to prepare and undeniably delicious. Instant noodles have become a
favorite food in many countries. The instant noodles commonly known as ramen – a staple
food for college kid and other young adult.
Ramen, the pre-coocked dried noodles packed with flavoring powder and seasoning
oil, has often been criticized as meal devoid of nutrients.
Despite the meal being notoriously known to be high in carbohydrates and fat but
very low protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, it has somehow retained its global popularity.
According to the World Istant Noodles Association (WINA), 2 countries consumed
97.7 billions serving last year alone.
Among its highest consumers are China and Hong Kong. Which together consumed
40.43 billions servings. Followed by Indonesia, with 13.20 billion servings consumed.
But its reputation for being a “junk food,” actually gets wose. A Baylor University
and Harvard study published in the journal of nutrition revealed that eating instant noodles
may increase risk of heart desease and stroke.
For more, instant noodles contains di-butyl phthalate (DBP). Chronic large-dose
exposure to DBP was found to affect reproduction. Infertility of sperm and cause birth detect.
However the best moment is – the first bite. The taste, the smell, the chewiness – it’s
just perfect.

Sumber : 9gag.com