What's the Difference?!

One of my best friends, Lauren, asked me today "how bad are Ramen noodles?" Like a language I know by heart, my mind immediately recited that horrible nutrition label. I quickly typed.. NO BAD! Lauren gave me the perfect blog topic...

Now, I am normally preaching about never denying yourself a food. I believe all foods have a place if eaten in moderation.... But Ramen noodles may be the exception to that rule. There are so many other more nutritious, quick meals to replace this artificial meal.

So what makes Ramen noodles so bad?!

1 PACKAGE TOTAL (remember there are 2 servings in a package - important to note)
Calories: 370
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g (the bad fat)
Sodium: 1900 mg (YIKES!)
Carb: 54 g

No vegetables, no nutrients, and almost your entire days worth of salt. Is it really worth it?

So what to do? We need a quick, tasty substitute for these salt noodles.

- If you MUST have your Ramen... make the noodles and limit the amount of seasoning. Or substitute for your own seasoning full of herbs and spices. Add some vegetables to the broth.

-Amy's Kitchen makes delicious soups.

This No Chicken Noodle Soup has half the sodium, half the calories, and half the fat with an added dose of vegetables. Soups tend to be high in sodium, so read the label! If you must have soup, try to balance it out throughout the rest of the day. It will leave you less bloated.




Amy's also makes low sodium options.









- My personal favorite is Healthy Choice Chicken and Rice. Each can is 2 servings, but each serving only 100 cals, 3 g fat, and 480 mg sodium. Still not ideal in the amount of sodium, but a lower option if you must get your noodle fix.















Everyone wants to stay warm and enjoy a nice bowl of soup. Try new options and read your labels!