Do you know that instant noodles are produced with chemicals that are harmful to the human body?
Instant noodles are highly processed foods that lack proper nutritive values. Each single serving of an instant noodle is high in carbohydrates, sodium, and other food additives. But low on essential elements such as fibre, vitamins, and minerals necessary for growth and development
Why Are Instant Noodles Harmful to the Body?
There is a reason for the campaign against instant noodles and it’s because of the ingredients used in producing the noodles.
According to the Codex Standards for instant noodles, flavor enhancers, acid regulators, flour treatment agents, humectants, emulsifiers, colors, thickeners, antioxidants, stabilizers, anti-caking agents, and preservatives are used in the production of instant noodles.
Wax
Indomie noodles are coated with wax and this helps prevent the noodles from sticking together. The wax can be seen when hot water is added to the raw noodles, after a few minutes, the wax will be seen floating in the water.
Sodium
This is the major reason instant noodles are not safe for consumption. Foods that are high in sodium can cause heart disease, hypertension, kidney damage, stroke, and other serious health problems.
Effects of Indomie on Human Health
There are many adverse effects of eating instant noodles and every consumer deserves to know them. You’ll see many people asking questions like the effects of eating raw Indomie and does eating raw Indomie causes cancer, well we don’t advise that you eat these instant noodles raw.
Due to the unhealthy nature of these instant noodles, every consumer should be conscious of his or her consumption of these foods and if possible, reduce their usage to an extent. Then companies would only write down the nutritional value of instant noodles on the label but leave the harmful effects. Although instant noodles are not banned in Nigeria, you can personally make your choice after knowing how harmful they are.
Some harmful effects of instant noodles are:
Nutrient Absorption: In children under the ages of 5, instant noodles can inhibit or restrain the absorption of nutrients.
Cancer: Ingredients like “Styrofoam” that are used in the manufacturing of these noodles can increase the risk of cancer in the body
Sodium: Instant noodles are produced with sodium and excessive consumption of sodium can lead to stroke, heart disease, kidney damage, and hypertension.
Affects the body metabolism: Due to chemical substances like preservatives and coloring that are used in the manufacturing of these instant noodles, their regular consumption affects the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Noodles are junks: Although you might be eating these noodles like your normal meals, they have characteristics of junks. They are fully packed with carbohydrates but lack fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
They contain Monosodium Glutamate: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a chemical used for enhancing the flavors of instant noodles but many people are allergic to it. It can cause pains, headaches, facial flushing, and burning sensations if you have an allergy to it.
They contain Propylene Glycol: Ingredients like Propylene Glycol are used in the manufacturing of instant noodles because of their anti-freeze properties. It helps the noodles retain their moisture but weakens the body’s immune system. When consumed, it accumulates in the heart, liver, and kidneys and can cause abnormalities in those areas.
Affects digestion: Regular consumption of instant noodles can ignite bloating and irregular bowel movements.
Obesity: Due to its high content of sodium and fats, regular consumption of instant noodles can increase the risk of obesity in the body.
With these facts, do you think instant noodles are still worth eating?
