DDHK.ORG - For Indonesian citizens in Hong Kong, they are currently living a life according to the strict rules of the Covid pandemic. As a result, activities outside the home, including shopping and eating at restaurants, are limited.
Instant noodles, apart from being very popular, are also a practical food choice in an emergency situation, especially for those who are undergoing quarantine or self-isolation. In addition, the price is relatively affordable.
But be careful, if you consume instant noodles too often and most of them can be harmful to health. CNN Indonesia launched from Healthline, there are 5 dangers of consuming instant noodles in excess.
First, malnutrition. The results of a study in Korea found that people who frequently ate instant noodles had lower nutrient intakes than those who did not eat these foods. In addition to increasing the risk of malnutrition, the dangers of eating instant noodles too often can also affect your eating behavior so you like to eat less healthy foods.
Second, impaired kidney function. The added flavoring in instant noodles has a fairly high sodium content and the salt content can have a negative impact on kidney function. If the amount of sodium continues to grow, what happens is a buildup of sodium in the body and increases strokes to stomach cancer.
Third, indigestion. Keep in mind that instant noodles are a food that is difficult to digest, so it makes the digestive system have to work extra to break it down. Therefore, if instant noodles are consumed regularly in a week, the effect can cause digestive disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, or bloating.
Fourth, heart disease. In every instant noodle package, on average, it contains MSG (monosodium glutamate), sodium, and high calories. This content triggers high blood pressure or hypertension to heart failure problems.
Fifth, metabolic syndrome. When your body is accustomed to receiving instant food, they usually eat less vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, and fish. As a result of this habit, there is a risk of metabolic syndrome with symptoms of abdominal fat accumulation, hypertension, high blood sugar, to abnormal blood lipid levels.
Although the dangers of eating instant noodles do exist, you can still eat them. As long as in reasonable portions and not often. In addition, instant noodles are not a substitute for staple foods and should be eaten with other complementary menus that are rich in nutrients such as green vegetables or protein. [DDHKNews]
