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10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by ilelabola(m): 1:03pm On Jul 29, 2013
1. Nutrient Absorption : Noodles inhibit the absorption of nutrients for the children under 5.
2. Cancer Causing : The ingredient in the instant noodles called"Styrofoam', Which is a cancer causingagent.
3. Miscarriage : Women who are Eating instant noodles during their pregnancy causes miscarriage, because it affect the development ofa foetus.
4. Junk Food : instant noodles are enriched with full of carbohydrates,but no vitamins, fiber and minerals. This makes the instant noodles considered as a junk food.
5. Sodium : Instant noodles are power packed with high amounts of sodium. Excess consumption of sodium leads to heart disease, stroke, hypertension and kidney damage.
6. MSG : Monosodium Glutamate is used to enhance the flavour of instant noodles. People who are allergic to MSG consume it as part of their diet, then they end up sufferingfrom headaches, facial flushing, pain,burning sensations.
7. Overweight : Eating Noodles is theleading cause of obesity. Noodles contains fat and large amounts of sodium, which causes water retention in the body and surely it leads to overweight.
8. Digestion : Instant noodles are bad for digestive system. Regular consumption of instant noodles causes irregular bowl movements and bloating.
9. Propylene Glycol : The ingredient in the instant noodles called"Propylene Glycol" which has a anti-freeze property. This ingredient is used because it prevents the noodles from drying by retaining moisture. It weakens the immune system of our body. It is easily absorbed by the body and it accumulates in the kidneys, heart and liver. It causes abnormalities and damage to those areas.
10. Metabolism : Regular consumption of instant noodles affect the body's metabolism, because of the chemical substances like additives, coloring and preservatives inside the noodles.*********************** fb.com/basicknowledgeandwisdom
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by Lordave: 1:15pm On Jul 29, 2013
If all what you posted is true, then millions of people like me would have been so long ago buried!










It's not that I consume it a lot, but I know of numerous peopl, mostly friends and relatives that have made this food either their permanently daily breakfast or dinner and are still looking healthy and haven't gone for medical checkup for the last 3 years.
Nevertheless, I'd relate this information to'em.
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by cannonnier(m): 1:29pm On Jul 29, 2013
God! I'm dead. :-D
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by Nobody: 1:30pm On Jul 29, 2013
We are africans, we dont die we multiply.
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by Lordave: 2:25pm On Jul 29, 2013
chidyhels: We are africans, we dont die we multiply.
cheesy
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by Nobody: 4:52pm On Jul 29, 2013
Thanks Op, you made me want to eat noodles. Thanks for the info but indomie things on my mind. Lol
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by Lambstar: 7:22pm On Jul 29, 2013
Pass me my super pack...life itself is a risk
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by DEllaluv(f): 7:40pm On Jul 29, 2013
If we cntinue fearing all ds scientific expressions ppl wnt b able to eat fud again cos dy'l always fnd faults wt everythng
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by Nobody: 4:26am On Jul 30, 2013
well then, how is it then that east-eastern asians seem to live longer and healthier and they r are the highest consumers of instant noodles/ramen?

My take is what would kill u would kill u eventually. i wih chop noodles wella, and den drink agbo jedi jedi. lol grin

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Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by JohnnyPalmer: 6:45pm On Jul 30, 2013
Op tell that to the dogs!
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by demmy55(m): 7:05pm On Jul 30, 2013
Op, what abt spaghetti?
Re: 10 Reasons To Avoid Instant Noodles by Nobody: 7:09am On Jul 31, 2013
OP I suppose don die nah gringrin. I tire for all these oyinbo rules o.

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