Are instant noodles harmful to health?
Not a few people in Indonesia who like instant noodles. Besides being delicious, instant noodles are cheap and very practical. However, behind the enjoyment of instant noodles, is there a threat to the health of our bodies? As many people say, consuming too much instant noodles is unhealthy. But what is the reason? In instant noodles, there are bad fats and high salt content, as well as preservatives, MSG, and coloring agents that make instant noodles more tempting. Bad fats, which we discussed in the previous video, can cause inflammation that leads to heart disease, stroke and digestive problems. While salt, if consumed too much can cause blood pressure to rise, and ultimately burden the heart and interfere with the performance of other organs in the body. Most instant noodles are also low in fiber and protein. Fiber is important for a healthy digestive system. While protein is needed for cell growth and maintenance. A study from South Korea stated that...