Are noodles healthy?
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Noodles are pasta made from unleavened dough that is boiled in water. There are different types of noodles, not all types of which are available in the Dutch supermarket. Most people eat instant noodles when they eat noodles. But are instant noodles actually healthy?
What are noodles?
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Unproof dough cooked in water is called noodles. There are many different types of noodles.
Types of noodles
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Some noodles are the following:
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu
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45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad
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30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade
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30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Homemade noodles
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Fresh homemade noodles are of course healthier than instant noodles. If you cook yourself, you know exactly what's in your meal. However, making noodles yourself takes more time and people tend to prefer instant noodles more quickly.
Instant noodles
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Yes, they are still noodles, however they are marketed with the English term. The ingredients for instant noodles listed below may vary by brand. Flavor enhancers, for example, are not in the instant noodles (stir fry) of the brand Maggi.
Flavor enhancers
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Some instant noodles contain flavor enhancers including E621, or monosodium glutamate. This flavor is highly addictive because it stimulates the taste buds and signals the brain to eat more. It is therefore not only in instant noodles, but can also be found in chips, for example. Unox instant noodles are an example of noodles that contain this flavor enhancer.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake
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20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat
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40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce
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15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Lots of sodium
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Instant noodles contain a lot of sodium. Sodium is a part of salt that you should not get too much of. Too much sodium is hard on the kidneys. In addition, too much sodium is bad for blood pressure and the heart.
Saturated fat
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Instant noodles can contain a lot of saturated fat. Too much saturated fat increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. The instant noodles from the Maggi brand, for example, contain a lot of saturated fat.
Propylene glycol
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Instant noodles contain an ingredient called propylene glycol. This ingredient has been added to prevent the noodles from drying out. It is also used in anti-freeze products. Propylene glycol, however, can cause liver, heart, kidney and a weakened immune system.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti
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15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango
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30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos
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95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Glycemic index
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Instant noodles contain between a value of 40 out of 50. A glycemic below 55 is considered low. Instant noodles therefore do not cause blood sugar spikes. For this reason people with diabetes could eat instant noodles.
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Instant noodles contain between a value of 40 out of 50. A glycemic below 55 is considered low. Instant noodles therefore do not cause blood sugar spikes. People with diabetes could eat instant noodles for this reason.