Vietnam is the country that eats the most instant noodles in the world.

mì gói - Ảnh 1. — Since 2021, Vietnamese people have always held the leading position in instant noodle consumption - Photo: Hello Hanoi

According to the Korea Times , the latest figures from the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA) show that in 2024, Vietnamese people will be the world's leading instant noodle consumers, with an average of 81 servings per person per year. This figure shows the special appeal of this dish in Vietnamese life.

According to statistics, Vietnam holds the leading position, followed by South Korea with 79 portions/person/year, then Thailand (57), Nepal (54), Indonesia (52), Japan and Malaysia (47), Taiwan (40), Philippines (39) and China (including Hong Kong) (31).

Previously, South Korea held the number 1 position until 2020, but from 2021, Vietnam surpassed and maintained the number 1 position.

According to the Korea Times , the appeal of instant noodles is understandable because they are both delicious and convenient, but nutritionally, they are not healthy foods.

Noodles are often made from refined white flour, a high-glycemic carbohydrate, and many products are also fried in palm oil.

In addition, the high salt content in seasoning packets is also a concern, as it can increase blood pressure and irritate the stomach lining.

Eating noodles too quickly makes the situation worse, as carbohydrates are digested and absorbed quickly, leading to a sudden increase in blood sugar.

To reduce harmful effects, nutritionists recommend that consumers combine noodles with foods rich in fiber and protein, and give up the habit of eating quickly.

For example, people with prediabetes should add eggs and eat boiled vegetables, because the fiber in vegetables and protein in eggs will slow down the digestion and absorption of starch, helping blood sugar increase more slowly.

Meanwhile, bean sprouts are rich in fiber and protein, which help to soften the salty taste of the soup, and also contain anti-hypertensive peptides, which can help stabilize blood pressure.

In addition, experts note that you should reduce the amount of soup powder when cooking and add potassium-rich vegetables to help eliminate sodium. They also affirm that eating instant noodles properly and combining them with vegetables and eggs is the key to making the dish more delicious and leading to a healthier lifestyle.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/viet-nam-la-quoc-gia-an-mi-goi-nhieu-nhat-the-gioi-2025102714483085.htm