4 of the myth of instant noodles, which do not need to be afraid of
Health Food / / December 19, 2019
1. Flour from soft wheat worse than flour from durum
For the production of instant noodles are traditionally used flour made from soft wheat. It is believed that it is worse than flour from durum, but this is not true.
Soft wheat varieties are not better or worse than hard, they are just used for other purposes. For example, the flour from soft wheat extensible but less elastic gluten and softer endosperm, so the dough from such raw material is obtained air and flabby. It is made confectionery: biscuits, cakes and biscuits. And of durum wheat produced bread and pasta: Requires more elastic dough for them.
Flour from soft wheat It contains nutrients: vitamins B6 and E, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Protein it is slightly smaller than in the embodiment of durum and yet it has a higher glycemic index - carbohydrates are digested, absorbed and metabolized by the body faster.
2. The bags with spices a lot of chemistry
We have carefully studied the composition on the labels of products of various kinds: in the glass, soft pack and container. We discharged all suspicious and checked how harmful ingredients with code names and the letter E in the beginning.
As part of the instant noodles, we found several groups of "Eshek":
- Flavor enhancers: E621, E627, E631, E635. Most of the questions is monosodium glutamate (E621). In Asian restaurants additive is used as a classic spices, but about its effects on the body are controversial to this day. there are studiesThe monosodium glutamate symptom complex: Assessment in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized studyThat indicate the harmful substances, but the dosage of sodium glutamate in them many times higher than normal content in products. The experimental results confirmed the deterioration of health of sodium glutamate, recognized illegitimate, since it was not possible to repeat them. The remaining additives - sodium guanylate (E627), sodium inosinate (E631) and sodium 5-ribonucleotides dvuzameschonnye (E635) - often found in the composition of meat and sausage products, convenience foods, chips and crackers.
- Dyes: E100, E101. First - curcumin, a natural yellow dye which is contained in the root of the turmeric plant. E101 - is riboflavin, or vitamin B2. It is found in liver, eggs and yeast, and is needed for the formation of red blood cells, antibodies, and growth regulation of reproductive functions.
- Antislozhivayuschy agent: E551. The nutritional supplement, which prevents sticking of the noodle particles. It is believedThe safety of nanostructured synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) as a food additive (E 551) safe.
The presence of the letter E at the beginning of the code ingredient - a good sign. This means that the substance meets Codex Alimentarius - a document which regulates the international food standards. Such additive carefully researched and calculated dose at which it is safe.
But if in the composition of words given chemical compound names, it is worth paying attention to. Then either the manufacturer simply decided not to frighten the buyer "eshkami" or adds to the product something suspicious.
As part of "Rollton" we also found the flavor "chicken" and turned to the company for comment about the ingredients.
The representative of the brand "Rollton"According to the technical regulations of the CU, in case of several flavors allowed to specify "flavorings" without decoding. All of our products use natural flavorings or flavorings. All ingredients has been tested and approved for use in food production.
If for medical reasons you contraindicated the use of salt, then note that the instant noodles she is. As well as black pepper, which can cause stomach irritation.
3. From noodles to get fat
On the one hand, instant noodles, as well as in white bread, honey and potatoes, there are fast carbohydrates - their excessive consumption may leadObesity and the metabolic syndrome: role of different dietary macronutrient distribution patterns and specific nutritional components on weight loss and maintenance, Glycemic index, glycemic load, and chronic disease risk-a meta-analysis of observational studies to weight gain.
On the other hand, 100 g of noodles contained about 450 kcal. One serving "Rollton" - that's about 60 grams, depending on the package. Consequently, the number of calories in a meal of noodles filled with boiling water will be about 270 kcal. This is less than is contained in a burger or a packet of biscuits.
We get fat when we consume more calories than you spend. To take the issue of its own weight under control, you need to get your daily requirement of calories - for example, by the formula Mifflin - San Zheora.
Here is the calculation algorithm for men:
10 × weight (kg) + 6,25 × Height (cm) - 5 × age (years) + 5
Here's the formula for women:
10 × weight (kg) + 6,25 × Height (cm) - 5 × age (years) - 161
The obtained result is multiplied by the coefficient of physical activity:
- 1.2 - with a minimum or absence of physical activity;
- 1,375 - with fitness classes three times a week;
- 1.4625 - with fitness classes five times a week;
- 1.55 - during intensive physical exercise five times a week;
- 1.6375 - with fitness classes each day;
- 1,725 - with fitness classes twice a day or daily intensive work;
- 1.9 - at a constant and daily physical work and activity.
On the basis of the daily value, you can calculate the acceptable number of calories for each meal. If 270 kcal contained in the noodles, stacked back to normal, the extra weight you will type.
The results of calculations using the formulas will approximate and averaged. To calculate accurate calorie consult a dietitian.
4. Instant noodles - food for poor
Noodles cheaper business lunch in the cafe and set of products for lunch in the store. But people choose it not only because of this.
Firstly, it is convenient. It does not always have time to prepare food in advance or go to a cafe for a business lunch. When lunch is not more than 15 minutes, the noodles will not stay hungry. This is a full hot portion for which do not need to stand at the stove.
Secondly, it is delicious. Yes, you are not alone. Several employees Layfhakera even have a tradition - eat instant noodles for lunch on Wednesdays.
Short. Fears about the dangers of flour from soft wheat, sodium glutamate and the remaining food additives are greatly exaggerated. Instant noodles, like any other dish should not eat every day. But sometimes it can be cool to save time and tasty meal.