Kompas.com – Eating instant noodles with rice has become a habit of many people. This combination is considered more filling and fitting for lunch or dinner.
However, there is an assumption that mixing instant noodles with rice can have a bad impact on health.
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In fact, there are studies that say that the content in instant noodles can be reduced in negative impacts when consumed with protein.
Check out the explanation about how the impact of eating instant noodles mixed with rice on health, reported from the page Kompas.comTuesday (6/8/2024) below.
Is it true that eating instant noodles with healthier rice?
Research published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology (January 2024) states that the 2-Tert-Butyl-1,4-Benzoquinone (TBBQ) substance in instant noodles can be decomposed when consumed with protein foods.
This research makes many people believe that eating instant noodles with rice is better than eating instant noodles themselves.
However, the Chairperson of the Scientific, Innovation, Research, and Development of the Indonesian Nutrition Expert Association (Persagi), Marudut Sitompul, emphasized that the assumption was not quite right.
According to him, the study did not use rice as a sample, but protein in the form of a cysteine which is more easily digested by the body.
Illustration of fried noodles for children’s school provisions.
Is eating instant noodles with risky rice?
Nutritionist of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Toto Sudargo, said that instant noodles have high sodium chloride (NaCl) content.
If consumed too often, can increase the risk of hypertension and kidney disorders.
Adding rice can indeed reduce NaCl levels per serving, but it still does not increase the more balanced nutritional content.
Because, both noodles and rice both contain carbohydrates, so that they lack good nutritional balance.
Healthier Mi Foods
As an alternative, the nutritionist of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Toto Sudargo, suggested adding sources of protein and vegetables to instant noodles.
For example, egg -rich eggs can help the body get better nutritional intake.
In addition, adding green vegetables such as mustard greens, carrots, or broccoli also helps provide fiber and vitamins that the body needs.
That way, instant noodles can be a more nutritious dish and remain pleasing to consume.
Eating instant noodles with rice may be done occasionally, but still pay attention to nutritional balance.
To get better benefits, add a source of protein and vegetables to make it healthier.
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