Organic Forbidden Rice® Ramen (4 Ramen Cakes) (2024)

FAQs

Is forbidden rice ramen healthy? ›

In addition to being gluten free, Forbidden® Rice is one of the most nutritious ancient grains. Our Forbidden Rice® Ramen has a delicious nutty taste and is a natural source of antioxidants (anthocyanins), magnesium, protein and fiber.

Ramen is not inherently unhealthy, but the flavor packet provided in instant ramen does contain high amounts of sodium. Diets high in sodium are associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke and heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Notably, they're suitable for people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Rice noodles are low in fat and moderate in calories, making them a healthy option. Try pairing them with high fiber veggies and tasty sauces — though you may want to limit your use of high sodium add-ins like soy sauce.

Forbidden Rice May Promote Heart Health

Forbidden rice is an antioxidant powerhouse, offering up to six times the amount of antioxidants found in brown rice. This dark-colored rice also has more anthocyanins than blueberries, which are well-known for their antioxidant properties.

Shio is considered a healthier ramen because of the thinner broth. Instead of the flavor from fat in the liquid, it comes from salt and other seasonings. Keep it low in calories by minimizing the fatty toppings or adding more vegetables to your noodles.

Diets high in instant noodles have been linked to poor diet quality and an increased risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Adding vegetables and protein to instant ramen is an easy way to boost the nutrition content of the meal.

A 2017 study in Nutrition Research and Practice found that frequent consumption of instant noodles like ramen is associated with a higher risk of cardiometabolic risk factors, like higher triglyceride levels and higher blood pressure.

Note: pasta noodles have more calories (and sugar) than ramen noodles. Furthermore, pasta or ramen noodles don't have much nutritional value.

The ideal frequency is between two to three times a week only. They should not be consumed solely, since the dish itself lacks certain key nutrition groups such as protein and fiber, leaving a risk of having malnutrition if consumed in the long term.

Are rice noodles healthier than pasta? ›

Not just vitamin-enriched but even plain pasta has a lot more B-complex vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, and folate than rice noodles. However, compared to regular pasta, rice noodles do have one advantage. It's their gluten-free composition.

Brown Rice Noodles

Typically, these noodles contain about the same amount of protein and fiber as whole-wheat pasta. A review in BMJ Open found that eating brown rice may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while white rice raised the risk.

Thus, Japanese ramen has high fat, carbohydrate, and sodium content, just like most noodle foods. It poses a major risk of weight gain due to its high-calorie content. However, as long as you are mindful of how many calories you consume each day, you can eat one or two average-sized bowls of each meal.

Too much of it in the diet can increase your risk of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and heart disorders. Cooked rice noodles have low sodium content — around 19 milligrams in every 100 grams of serving. However, you should be careful about using ingredients like soya sauce, since these are usually highly salty.

Made with organic black and brown rice, these noodles are free from unnatural and unnecessary ingredients or additives, so the noodles retain their own natural flavor.