Instant ramen may not be as bad for your health as you may think - but here's why you should still avoid overconsumption.

Ever wonder what you're eating in a packet of instant ramen ... instant noodles are sodium-heavy, the broth won't taste overpoweringly salty. As for the spices found in the seasoning packets ...

Instant ramen noodles, created in 1958, offer a convenient, inexpensive meal option but pose several health risks due to high sodium ... flavored with a packet of seasoning oil or flavoring.