If we all put labels on instant noodles, it is estimated that all of them are labels such as "junk food". However, after the World Health Organization, there is no instant noodle in the "junk food" rated. Here I emphasize that the "instant noodles" here refer to the safe and qualified instant noodles in the production process. Like the "dirt pit" old altar sauerkraut exposed on 3.15 some time ago, don't think about it is definitely an unhealthy food.
First of all, let's talk about why instant noodles are not crowded in the "junk food" team.
Why do I feel that instant noodles are unhealthy? Mainly because instant noodles are not easy to digest, and the noodle cakes of instant noodles are fried, and so on. However, these two points alone do not mean that instant noodles are junk food, and can only be said that the nutritional value of instant noodles is relatively low compared with healthy foods. I believe that at this time, some people will refute that the sauce package of instant noodles and the packaging of barreled instant noodles contain certain harmful substances, even if the noodle cakes are not unhealthy foods, the above two categories are also harmful to the body.
According to the provisions of the mainland's "Food Safety Law", food materials, tools, equipment are food safety, we often eat barreled instant noodles are also the same, it is understood that the barreled instant noodles waterproof layer is made of food grade polyethylene. Polyethylene below 100 degrees Celsius does not release harmful substances. Next, let's talk about the sauce bun of instant noodles, most of the sauce buns are sterilized and sealed in the process of processing. Therefore, there is no need to add preservatives.
After seeing this side, do you feel that as long as you control the water temperature, you can eat instant noodles every day with confidence? No, although instant noodles are not "junk food", they cannot be eaten often, and eating them often will still bring harm to our bodies.
The fat content in instant noodles is too high: People who regularly eat instant noodles should find that the noodle cakes are fried, the amount of oil is about 18% to 24%, the protein is about 8% to 10%, and most of the rest is starch. In addition, the fat content in the sauce bag > 50%;
Long-term consumption may lead to nutritional imbalance: our human body needs to supplement more than 40 kinds of nutrients every day, if only rely on instant noodles, it is completely impossible to meet the daily needs of the human body for nutrients;
The salt content of the seasoning package in instant noodles is seriously exceeded: According to survey data, the sodium content in a pack of instant noodles can meet the needs of the human body, but it is impossible for everyone to eat only one bag a day. Therefore, long-term consumption of such high-salt and high-sodium foods can easily cause high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and serious increase the chance of cancer.
So what are the "four major junk foods" rated by the World Health Organization?
(1) Fried food: Most of the fried food is a high-calorie, high-fat food, which can lead to obesity if eaten regularly, resulting in various complications, such as: hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, etc.
(2) Canned food: I have to admit that canned fruit and canned fish are very delicious, but their nutritional value has caused serious damage. Not only that, but the protein in many cans will also deteriorate, greatly reducing its nutritional value. In addition, the sugar content in the canned fruit is seriously exceeded, and long-term consumption can easily lead to high blood sugar.
(3) Pickled food: Although the composition of nitrite in food after 20 days of pickling will be reduced, occasionally eating a little will not cause too much danger, but if it is consumed for a long time, it will not only cause hypertension, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but also increase the risk of cancer.
(4) Processed meat food: The processed food here mainly refers to the ham sausage, don't look at the small one, but the salt content and sodium content are seriously exceeded, and long-term consumption will increase the risk of cancer. In addition, processed foods will also add preservatives, color enhancers, etc. in the process of making them to achieve the effect of preserving freshness, but if you eat processed foods for a long time, it will increase the burden on the liver of the human body.
Summary: It is said that "disease from the mouth" For their own health, we must learn to improve our unhealthy diet, especially "junk food" life as little as possible.
Resources:
[1] "The real "junk food" was rated, instant noodles were not on the list, and most people at the top of the list loved to eat it", Shangguan News, 2021-7-13
[2] "Instant noodles are not "junk food", and they should not be eaten much" · Guangming Network · 2019-9-30
[5] "The World Health Organization Announces The Top Ten Junk Food", Dali Municipal Government, 2013-6-7