Because of its "convenience", instant noodles can be said to be a must-have food for most students. Because noodles are convenient, time-saving and economical, they have become an ideal fast food for consumers.

I was too lazy to buy instant noodles for breakfast in the morning, but I was hungry before going to bed at night. But instant noodles are dangerous and it’s best to eat them sparingly. Let's take a look at its "structure". At present, there are more than 300 kinds of food additives, which serve various functions such as coloring, bleaching, regulating appetite, preventing oxidation, extending shelf life, etc. These additives can be used according to regulations. It is not a big problem for us to eat a few meals occasionally, but it is difficult to ensure good health.

Here is a brief list of several additives in instant noodles:

One pack of instant noodles contains 6 grams of salt, and our daily salt intake is about 8 grams, so instant noodles contain salt. The amount is obviously too high. Eating too much salt can easily lead to high blood pressure and damage the kidneys.

Phosphate can improve the taste of instant noodles. However, if the human body absorbs too much phosphorus, the calcium in the body cannot be fully utilized, which can easily cause fractures, tooth loss, and bone deformation.

Fat and fat. Instant noodles are all fried. After frying, the moisture in the noodles can be reduced and the shelf life can be extended. However, these oils become "oxidized lipids" after oxidation. They accumulate in blood vessels or other organs, accelerate human aging, and cause arteriosclerosis, which can easily lead to cerebral hemorrhage, heart disease, kidney disease, etc.

Antioxidants. From the moment instant noodles are made to the hands of consumers, it can take as short as one or two months or as long as one or two years. The antioxidants and other chemicals added to them have slowly deteriorated. It is totally harmful to people. Eating instant noodles for a long time will cause harm. (1) Incomplete nutrition. The main ingredients of instant noodles are flour and oil. In addition, there are some MSG, salt, oil, chili powder, etc. in the seasoning package. Some so-called "delicious and visible" instant noodles are added with small packets of dried vegetable particles or a very small amount of fine minced meat. It does not fully contain the seven necessary nutrients for the human body, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, water and fiber. After instant noodles are fried, the originally rich vitamin B is completely destroyed. Instant noodles can basically only provide the calories needed for human activities. Since instant noodles only have staple foods and no dishes, if you want to be full, you often need to increase the amount of food you eat. The result is excess carbohydrate and fat intake. Therefore, frequent consumption of instant noodles will inevitably lead to long-term excessive intake of fat and calories, leading to obesity and promoting the occurrence of obesity-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. At the same time, due to the long-term lack of other nutrients, it will cause malnutrition in the human body, which will lead to a series of other diseases such as dizziness, fatigue, weight loss, heart palpitations, lack of energy, etc. In severe cases, weight loss and muscle atrophy may occur. The consequences of nutritional deficiencies are very serious. According to a survey by relevant nutritionists, 60% of people who eat instant noodles for a long time are malnourished, 54% suffer from iron deficiency anemia, 23% suffer from riboflavin deficiency, and 16% Zinc deficiency, 2% of people suffer from various eye diseases due to lack of vitamin A. (2) Lipid peroxide is harmful to health. Antioxidants are generally added to the oil in instant noodles, but they can only slow down the oxidation rate and delay the rancidity time, and cannot completely and effectively prevent rancidity. When oily foods go rancid, they will destroy their nutrients, produce peroxide lipids, and have a flaky smell. After long-term excess lipid peroxide enters the human body, it will have a certain destructive effect on the body's important enzyme systems and promote premature aging. Therefore, instant noodles are not suitable for long-term consumption as the main meal.

It is best to pour out the noodle soup after rinsing instant noodles, and then add water or soup to reduce salt and other harmful substances. It’s best not to put all the condiments in, just half. It is not a big deal for normal adults to eat 1 to 2 packs a week, but instant noodles are only suitable for emergencies and can only be eaten once a day, not every day.