Are Ramen Noodles (from American Supermarkets) Healthy

Are Ramen Noodles (from American Supermarkets) Healthy ..and are they anything like asian noodles.

#1 jattgal18

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Posted 09 July 2007 - 07:38 PM

i was just wondering if the ramen noodles that we get in supermarkets are similar to the ones ate in asian homes or in asia in general. i love noodles so i have to get this info from u guys. i m asian, but i m indian. so i hope u ll help me.
also, how do u guys perare green tea?
all ur help will be greatly appreciated.
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Posted 09 July 2007 - 07:55 PM

Those prepackaged noodles are generally unhealthy, no matter what brand and where you buy them. Those things are just loaded with sodium, which isn't good in copious amounts. If you can't completely avoid them, just eat them on occasion. Moreover, I doubt that they aren't as good as the homemade versions.

As for the preparation of green tea, sorry - can't help you there.

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Posted 09 July 2007 - 07:56 PM

No matter what, they're probably unhealthy. The flavouring has soooo much salt.

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Posted 09 July 2007 - 08:03 PM

just look at the nutritional data. It's filled with calories but have virtually no nutrients whatsoever. Also, as aforementioned, sodium like crazy. I eat it once a week tops.

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 12:10 AM

most of the packaged ramens have lots of salt and msg in them.

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 03:28 AM

i eat lots of ramen. haha. -.-

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 04:15 AM

how to make green tea:

boil enough water for how many cups you want

put the desired amount of green tea in each cup (for tea leaves a teaspoon should do it or a teabag per cup)

let the water cool a bit (to not scald the leaves)

pour water into cup over leaves/teabag

steep for 3 minutes

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 08:55 AM

^ o_o;; huh?
Instant noodles are always unhealthy.
Unless you don't put in the flavors and just eat the noodles then probably not. [x

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 09:54 AM

If you don't want to eat so unhealthily, then just add your own soup base. Make chicken soup, and add that as a base to your noodles. Seriously.

I don't think ones from supermarkets are similar to ones from asian stores.

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 10:25 AM

REAL ramen noodles are "wet" not dry.

If you want a healthier soup base, use a good quality miso base.

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 11:32 AM

thanks u guys..so where can i get the real ramen noodles and whats a miso base??
i m sorry i m pesterin everyone but i gotta make my ramen love a little healthy.

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 12:05 PM

kenG69 is it like instan noodles?... its look better then dry instant noodles.. to many salt n MSG... n im not sure that the producer donot use preservatives to make the noodles live long...

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 12:20 PM

QUOTE(aya_Cute @ Jul 10 2007, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

kenG69 is it like instan noodles?... its look better then dry instant noodles.. to many salt n MSG... n im not sure that the producer donot use preservatives to make the noodles live long...

They are quick serve ramen, like you would find in any Japanese grocery store. If you live in Cali, go check out Mitsuwa Market. The one in Torrance on Western Ave. has all kinds of ramen & udon.

Still a lot of sodium in the soup base, but at least it TASTES good. The noodles taste way better than instant. You just boil them for about 2 mins; I like to rinse them in cold (filtered) water before combining with the soup base.

I rarely eat it, but it's quick and easy to make.

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 12:21 PM

ramen noodles are much fatter noodles than the reg. asian noodles i eat (instant noodles / the ones from thailand or the brand "mama"), but that's just my opinion.

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Posted 10 July 2007 - 12:26 PM

QUOTE(jattgal18 @ Jul 10 2007, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

thanks u guys..so where can i get the real ramen noodles and whats a miso base?? i m sorry i m pesterin everyone but i gotta make my ramen love a little healthy.

Glad to help.Miso base is like a concentrated paste of fermented soybeans. You just dilute in water and heat to make a nice broth. Add some chopped green onions when serving.

If you don't live near a Japanese grocery store, you can check out Maruwa.comHere is the link for the miso:http://www.maruwa.com/onlineshop/basic_sea..._seasoning.htmlHTH

QUOTE(moosepooop @ Jul 10 2007, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

ramen noodles are much fatter noodles than the reg. asian noodles i eat (instant noodles / the ones from thailand or the brand "mama"), but that's just my opinion.

The Shimadaya stuff is usually about 5% total fat/3% saturated fat (for 1 packet).