Alert, instant noodles caused 10 health problems!
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1. Nutrient absorption
Instant noodles inhibit the ability of children under 5 years to properly absorb nutrients. After eating instant noodles, lots of children under 5 years of age have difficulty absorbing nutrients from healthy foods they consume.
2. Cancer
Styrofoam or polystyrene has become one of the most popular ingredients used in the food business, including for packaging of instant noodles. WHO even mention this material as a trigger cancer.
3. Miscarriage
Women who often eat instant noodles during pregnancy risk of miscarriage. This is because instant noodles affect fetal development.
4. Metabolism
Consumption of instant noodles in the long term can affect the body's metabolism. This is due to the accumulation of toxic chemicals such as food dyes, preservatives and additives in noodles.
5. Propylene glycol
Instant noodles contain propylene glycol, anti-freeze ingredient that prevents the noodles from drying by retaining moisture. The body can absorb it easily and it can accumulate in the heart, liver and kidneys. This will cause damage and abnormalities in organs, and also weaken the immune system.
6. Digestion
Instant noodles can disrupt the digestive system. Instant noodle consumption also resulted in bloating, constipation or irregular bowel movements.
7. Obesity
Instant noodles are a major cause of obesity. Avoid too often eat instant noodles as they contain a lot of fat and sodium which causes water retention in the body.
8. MSG
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used to enhance the flavor mi. Approximately 1-2% of the world's human population is allergic to MSG. When someone is allergic to MSG, it will suffer a burning sensation in the chest and facial flushing, or pain and headaches.
9. Sodium
Instant noodles also contain a lot of sodium. Eating too much sodium can lead to hypertension, heart disease, stroke and kidney damage. So, avoid excessive consumption of noodles.
10. Junk food
Instant noodles are considered as junk food because it contains a lot of carbohydrates, but no vitamins, minerals or fiber. These foods also contain a lot of saturated fat and trans fat.
This is the danger of too much eating instant noodles. Limit the consumption of instant noodles to children as it will affect their growth.
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