Text/Xia Mo
Editor/Xia Mo
Preface
As one of the staple foods we choose every day, noodles have been controversial recently.
Some people say that noodles contain carbohydrates, and eating too much of them can make people get diabetes.
Others believe that the various nutrients that noodles are rich in are necessary for us.
So, is eating noodles regularly beneficial or harmful to the body?
What is the effect of eating noodles on the body?
In fact, these two groups of people are right, eating noodles is good for our body, but eating it for a long time will indeed cause some damage to the body.
The various nutrients in noodles are essential for our body.
For example, although the protein content of noodles is not as high as that of meat and soy products, it can also help cells repair themselves.
The fiber in it is also beneficial to stimulate intestinal peristalsis, ensure the health of the digestive system, and prevent constipation or other gastrointestinal diseases.
The main ingredient of noodles is carbohydrates, which are one of the substances that provide the body with the main source of energy, which can help people carry out daily activities and normal metabolism.
However, if you consume too many carbohydrates, you will have too much energy in your body, which will then turn into fat and be stored, leading to weight gain and obesity.
In addition, excessive carbohydrate intake can also lead to an increase in blood sugar levels, which can lead to insulin resistance, which can accelerate the development of diabetes.
If you only eat noodles for a long time and fail to get the right meal combination, it will lead to nutritional imbalance, resulting in the loss of some essential dietary fiber and minerals, and for a long time, it is likely to be malnourished.
So, how should noodles be eaten to be delicious and healthy?
Noodles are eaten like this
1. Serve with vegetables
Eating noodles alone will be very monotonous, not only is it difficult to ensure balanced nutrition, but the taste will not be good, so when you usually make noodles, you can properly pair them with some vegetables.
When cooking noodles, you can add some spinach or other favorite green vegetables to it, which not only tastes crispy and delicious, but also adds more layers to the noodles.
At the same time, you can also get more nutrients through the vitamins and dietary fiber that vegetables are rich in.
2. Whole grain noodles are better
When eating noodles, you can choose not only wheat noodles, but also whole grain noodles.
Compared with white noodles, whole grain noodles contain more dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation, and be beneficial to the digestive system.
Whole grain noodles also release sugar more slowly, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
At the same time, it can make people feel fuller for longer, less likely to be hungry, can help reduce appetite, and helps with weight management.
3. Reduce the use of high-calorie sauces
When eating noodles, some people may use ready-made sauces to mix noodles for convenience.
Like green pepper sauce, mushroom sauce, and beef sauce, these are all popular choices for many people.
However, high-calorie sauces like ketchup or salad dressings are best avoided.
Because they are usually high in fat and sugar, if they are consumed in excess, blood cholesterol levels will increase, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Therefore, for the sake of good health, it is also necessary to control the intake of high-calorie sauces in moderation, which can be replaced by vinegar, salt, and other condiments.
4. Control the portion
Not only do we eat noodles, but we also have to control the portion size of each meal, which can provide us with enough energy and not make us eat too much.
If you eat noodles for lunch, you should eat them full, but for dinner, it is best to eat seven or eight minutes full to prevent blood sugar levels and weight from being affected.
5. Adopt a variety of cooking methods
When it comes to noodles, don't just think of boiling, we can take a variety of cooking methods, such as stir-frying, braising noodles, mixing noodles, so that every time we eat noodles have a different feeling, the following will teach you a few practical and convenient noodle practices.
On a hot summer day, you might as well make a serving of shredded chicken noodles to cool off.
Before mixing the noodles, prepare 200g of chicken breasts, put them in boiling water, and when they are cooked, pull them into shreds by hand and rinse them briefly with cold water.
After that, add an appropriate amount of oil to the pot, add minced garlic and ginger after heating, stir-fry until fragrant, add the processed shredded chicken, and stir-fry evenly.
At the same time as frying shredded chicken, prepare a pot of hot water, cook the cold noodles, then rinse with cold water, then add the fried shredded chicken, and the shredded carrots and cucumbers cut in advance, add an appropriate amount of sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar and chili oil, stir evenly and then eat, according to personal taste, you can appropriately increase or decrease the seasoning.
Ham chow mein is also a home-cooked and simple noodle preparation.
Chow mein does not have many requirements for noodles, fine noodles, wide noodles, hand-rolled noodles or instant noodles, you can choose whichever you like.
Before stir-frying the noodles, stir-fry the sliced ham and green onions, ginger and garlic together until they change color.
In the meantime, prepare a small bowl, crack an egg into it, add an appropriate amount of salt and stir evenly.
On the sautéed side of the ham, use a spatula to leave a gap, then add the egg mixture, stir-fry quickly, and cut into small pieces, then add your favorite vegetables such as tomatoes or spinach.
While stir-frying, prepare a pot of hot water, cook the noodles, drain the water, add to the sautéed ham and vegetables, and stir-fry briefly, adding seasonings such as soy sauce, salt, pepper and cooking wine.
Once well stirred, sprinkle with chopped green onions and coriander and serve on a plate.
If you have more time, you can also try making pork ribs and braised noodles.
Prepare 500g of pork ribs first, then cut them into small pieces, blanch them in boiling water to remove the blood, remove them and drain them for later use.
Heat the oil, add the green onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then pour in the blanched pork ribs and stir-fry until golden brown on both sides. At this time, add an appropriate amount of cooking wine and stir-fry.
At the same time, add an appropriate amount of water, not over the ribs, then add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, an appropriate amount of salt, and then add some chicken essence or chicken powder to taste.
At this time, switch to low heat, simmer for about 20 minutes, then add raw noodles, preferably hand-rolled noodles, and then cover the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the ribs are stewed and crispy, and the noodles are basically cooked.
In the process, you can add beans, carrots or other vegetables that you like to eat.
At the same time, try to let the noodles absorb the soup of the pork ribs.
When there is no soup in the pot, it's done.
In addition to the above ways to eat, there are many home-cooked ways to make noodles, so if you are interested, you can try more.
epilogue
Whether it's noodles or rice, no matter what food we eat all the time, it will have a certain impact on our health.
Not only is the diet simple, but it will also lead to insufficient nutrient intake.
Therefore, we still have to choose a healthy and nutritious diet.
No matter how much you like it, you should do it in moderation.