Instant noodles are the most commonly consumed fast foods worldwide. Because of their lip-smacking taste, they have replaced our healthy meals and have become the kids’ favorite.
Taking one or two packs here and there may hurt no one, however most people consume lots of instant noodles and this could be potentially dangerous to their health.
Here are some reasons you should minimize consumption of instant noodles:
1. Minimal Nutritional Value: Instant noodle is a highly processed food that lacks nutritive value. It is a junk food. Every single serving of instant noodle is high in carbohydrates, sodium and other food additives, but low on essential elements such as fibre, vitamins and minerals.
2. Instant noodles are packed with high amount of sodium (salt). The average amount of sodium found in some analyzed samples of instant noodles was 900 mg. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of sodium for adults and children over 4 years old is 2,400 mg/day, which can be obtained from just two and half packs of instant noodles.
Therefore, consumption of instant noodles can easily cause excessive sodium intake as sodium is commonly used in our other daily foods.
Excess consumption of sodium leads to hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. Continue reading at http://breakingnewshealthwatchng..com

Dis won't stop me 4rm my regular monthly carton of Golden Penny *yimu's*