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TVBS - August 16, 2014
When too busy to eat or feeling hungry late at night, many people turn to instant noodles for a quick fix. However, the oily and salty nature of instant noodles already poses a burden on health. A recent U.S. study further found that the polystyrene foam bowls used for instant noodles have a particularly significant impact on women. The study, focusing on South Korea—the country that consumes the most instant noodles globally—analyzed over 10,000 individuals. Women who ate two or more bowls of instant noodles per week had a 1.68 times higher risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, and even stroke compared to those who didn’t eat them. The difference was less pronounced in men. Doctors believe this may be strongly linked to the plasticizers leaching from the foam bowls when heated.
In Korean variety shows, experts cook instant noodles live, emphasizing that the perfect cooking time is four minutes. Nine bowls are prepared at once, and guests like Girls' Generation enjoy them with relish. Koreans love instant noodles—according to the World Instant Noodles Association, South Korea consumes 3.63 billion packs annually, averaging 74 packs per person, the highest in the world.
In Taiwan, about 1 billion packs are eaten each year, translating to 42 packs per person, or 3 to 4 packs per month. However, the latest U.S. study found that excessive consumption of instant noodles, aside from being oily and salty, burdens the body. The foam bowls release plasticizers when heated, particularly affecting women. Korean women who ate two bowls per week had a 1.68 times higher risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome compared to those who didn’t eat them. The impact on men was less noticeable.
Dr. Yen Tsung-hai, a toxicologist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, said, "Substances like plasticizers, environmental hormones, and bisphenol A mostly affect women more than men."
For those too busy to eat or craving instant noodles late at night, doctors recommend using ceramic or stainless-steel bowls instead of foam ones to reduce some health risks.
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Twice Weekly Instant Noodles Raise Women's Stroke Risk by 1.68x
When too busy to eat or feeling hungry late at night, many people turn to instant noodles for a quick fix. However, the oily and salty nature of instant noodles already poses a burden on health. A recent U.S. study further found that the polystyrene foam bowls used for instant noodles have a particularly significant impact on women. The study, focusing on South Korea—the country that consumes the most instant noodles globally—analyzed over 10,000 individuals. Women who ate two or more bowls of instant noodles per week had a 1.68 times higher risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, and even stroke compared to those who didn’t eat them. The difference was less pronounced in men. Doctors believe this may be strongly linked to the plasticizers leaching from the foam bowls when heated.
In Korean variety shows, experts cook instant noodles live, emphasizing that the perfect cooking time is four minutes. Nine bowls are prepared at once, and guests like Girls' Generation enjoy them with relish. Koreans love instant noodles—according to the World Instant Noodles Association, South Korea consumes 3.63 billion packs annually, averaging 74 packs per person, the highest in the world.
In Taiwan, about 1 billion packs are eaten each year, translating to 42 packs per person, or 3 to 4 packs per month. However, the latest U.S. study found that excessive consumption of instant noodles, aside from being oily and salty, burdens the body. The foam bowls release plasticizers when heated, particularly affecting women. Korean women who ate two bowls per week had a 1.68 times higher risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome compared to those who didn’t eat them. The impact on men was less noticeable.
Dr. Yen Tsung-hai, a toxicologist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, said, "Substances like plasticizers, environmental hormones, and bisphenol A mostly affect women more than men."
For those too busy to eat or craving instant noodles late at night, doctors recommend using ceramic or stainless-steel bowls instead of foam ones to reduce some health risks.
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