How To Make Ramen Noodles Healthier

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While ramen noodles aren't unhealthy per se, they aren't packed full of vitamins either. But if you're a fan of these cheap, tasty noodles, there are ways to make the meal more balanced.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Ramen noodles
A source of protein
Vegetables
A computer with internet access
Spices, sauces, or stock (optional)
Peanuts or cashews (optional)

Step 1: Know your facts

Read the label on your ramen. These noodles are mostly carbohydrates and fat, so you will want to balance that with protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Step 2: Discard the flavor packet

Discard the flavor packet. It contains mostly sodium and is not healthy at all. If you really want the flavor, use one-quarter or less of the seasoning.

Tip: Replace the ramen seasoning with your own mixture of spices, sauces, or stock.

Step 3: Add protein

Add a protein source to your ramen dish. Crack an egg into the boiling water for egg drop ramen, or add lean chicken or beef.

Tip: Nuts are also a good source of protein. Stir peanuts or cashews into your noodles.

Step 4: Add vegetables

Add nutrients to your ramen by mixing in vegetables. Broccoli and carrots are chock full of vitamins, but any mix of fresh or cooked vegetables will do the trick.

Step 5: Cook and mix

Cook your noodles and additional ingredients, mix everything together, season, and serve.

Step 6: Check online

Check online for more ramen recipes. The possibilities are endless.

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[ChristmasEnthusiasm]

I dont have a computer with internet acces D:

[Ladygagafan752]

WHO THROWS AWAY THEIR SEASONINGS? THATS THE FUCKIN BEST PART!!

[ChooseANameNOW]

@jaqdudley lol, who eats 3? XD

Are you going on the electric chair? =P

[jaqdudley]

Omg guys i looked at the nutrition facts on these tasty noodles and saw that each pack has 790mg of sodium, i usually eat 3 packs. 790 times 3 is 2370!!!!! Thats like 98% of ur daily healthy sodium intake!!!!!!!!!!!!! So from now on im gonna eat these without the flavor pack, and some eggs. It tastes just fine without the flavor, that is if your on a super diet like me. For the rest of you fat fucks i suggest u get on ur diet or you'll never be happy!!!!!!!!!

[xxma1723xx]

@ChristmasEnthusiasm how were u able to look at this video and dont say your friends house.;)

[wheely132]

@Ladygagafan752 OMG I KNOW!!

[clairsandnokli]

Ok, if you don't have Internet access, then how could you watch this video?!?!

[losatta123]

I add curry powder to my ramen o.O

[krew8pops]

A computer with internet access?! I'm watching this on my dog.

[love4life1337]

were putting a computer with internet acess in my ramen noodles?!

[love4life1337]

I'LL MISS YOU FLAVOR PACKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOOOO

[drunkenp0t]

all you need is to be Asian