Tokyo: The Instant Noodle Diet

As anyone knows one of the cheapest diets is the Instant Ramen everyday diet. In Japan, most stores sell very cheap (less than a dollar) cups and bowls of instant ramen and soups. It is an affordable option for everyone. In Japan, better ingredients are added to their cheap instant foods. Ramen can include vegetables, spices, various meats, and/or tofu. This helps make it a more well-balanced meal. There is still a high amount of salt in it, but it is considerably better than its American counterparts. Look at the ramen I purchased below. It features pork strips, scallions, and narutomaki (the white pieces with the pink swirl in it). Narutomaki is a fish cake. This meal is far more impressive than the over-salted broth and noodles in the American version. Soups that can be purchased can include muscles, miso, oden, and many other soups. These soups contain relatively fresh vegetables and meats. Overall, Japan offers some shockingly healthy foods for people who have little money. These food are not the best, but they do offer sustainable foods.



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