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Jude The Obscure · 06-06-2008, 08:03 PM

Yea, those things!

I remember it was sometime in the early '80s when we first discovered these. And they were like 10 cents a package--we were like "wow! a package of soup for 10 cents??" Bought a crapload of them and ate for days very cheaply!

We kept buying them throughout the years, esp when the budget got very very slim. And esp when we were sick and not up to eating much, ramen noodles to the rescue.

Of course, I have had to give them up(when diagnosed with high blood pressure) when I saw how much SODIUM was in these things--literally drinking hot salt water!

And these packages state that this is a 2 serving meal-- 2 SERVINGS?!?!? Who makes a package and then splits it with someone? We always ate a package by ourselves in one sitting. Sheesh Louise! I like how some brands state "you can control the level of sodium by using less of the seasoning packet"--uhhhhm yea, but then have a bowl of very bland noodles in hot water

Ireneparalegal · 06-06-2008, 09:09 PM

I have to be really in the mood to eat Ramen noodles.

The inventor of the Top Ramen products died sometime last year.

OH Nuts! · 06-06-2008, 10:43 PM

Yes they are yummy but mucho calories and sodium galore.

Zoneboy · 06-06-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

Yea, those things!

I remember it was sometime in the early '80s when we first discovered these. And they were like 10 cents a package-

Last I looked they were still .10 cents a package around here. I think it's the only product in the store that hasn't had a price increase in 20 years or longer.

catlover79 · 06-07-2008, 12:00 AM

My brother lives on Top Ramen noodles. I can't stomach them (neither can our mom), but to each his own.

sara · 06-07-2008, 01:35 AM

I love Ramen Noodles, but I don't eat them too often.

ThomasE · 06-07-2008, 01:47 AM

My fave is Hot and Spicy. I have not been eating them as much. In fact, I eat them sporadically.

InspectorExstead · 06-07-2008, 02:51 AM

i loooove cup of noodles. i used to take them to work with me last year & have them on those lunch breaks when i was just too tired to get something to eat. they're delicious, but yep...lots of sodium. and i usually spend maybe 30 or 40 cents for one of them.

my friends who live in apartments on campus live off of these though. haha.

*ClassicPinUp* · 06-07-2008, 05:21 AM

I don't eat them very often but when I do...I enjoy every last unhealthy bite! I only like the plain chicken flavor.
And you can't beat the price; Publix sells them - 10 for a $1!
Now why can't fruits and veggies be priced liked that!

80sTrivia · 06-07-2008, 07:19 AM

Those noodles helped get me through my college years, that's for sure!

PZelda · 06-07-2008, 08:33 AM

I've never been gaga over ramen. However, I discovered recently that I don't mind Asian food in a box (same idea as ramen, but more expensive because they come with their own tray). It's gotta be a pasta other than ramen, though. Like spaghetti. Mmmm... Oops, I better watch my budget AND sodium levels.

Jude The Obscure · 06-07-2008, 09:08 AM

I've heard people esp college studets refer to Ramen Noodles as Purina People Chow!

I loved the different varieties like chili chicken caliente or tomato. Was never a big fan of pork or beef. And to gross you all out--I loved the chicken variety with a dollop of peanut butter mixed in.

OH Nuts! · 06-07-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

I've heard people esp college studets refer to Ramen Noodles as Purina People Chow!

I loved the different varieties like chili chicken caliente or tomato. Was never a big fan of pork or beef. And to gross you all out--I loved the chicken variety with a dollop of peanut butter mixed in.

Doesn't sound gross at all. Sounds kind of Thai like. Love peanuts, peanut butter, Thai peanut dressing etc.

The only thing gross abt it all are the calories, carbs & sodium. I have a voracius appetite and could easily eat 500-600 cals of peanut butter (with or without jelly) but those days are over. But once I get down to my right weight I can start having peanuts and peanut butter as one of my fats to maintain. I am so looking forward to that day!

that legume!

Oh yes, how could I forget, love those noodles too & the soup. But again, many carbs, cals & sodium. Maybe as a treat every now and then I can buy a pack and have a third of it at a time. Portion control, that sort of thing.

Jude The Obscure · 06-07-2008, 10:23 AM

See my problem is just that--too hard to portion control ramen noodles for my hunger, so i just avoid it. I know there will never be a good low sodium alternative to ramen, so I will have to learn to live without it

As for peanut butter-I treat myself to Peter Pan No Sugar Added and am willing to try the SoyButter I saw in a grocery store.

waichingliu81 · 06-07-2008, 12:43 PM

i actually have a bowl of noodles for breakfast, but its not from ramen. and even though they are an asian thing, ramen noodles tend to be from japan, although many asians like chinese and korean eat them as well. as for my favourite flavour of noodles i like prawn, chicken, crab and mushroom

06-06-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Ramen Noodles Yea, those things! I remember it was sometime in the early '80s when we first discovered these. And they were like 10 cents a package--we were like "wow! a package of soup for 10 cents??" Bought a crapload of them and ate for days very cheaply! We kept buying them throughout the years, esp when the budget got very very slim. And esp when we were sick and not up to eating much, ramen noodles to the rescue. Of course, I have had to give them up(when diagnosed with high blood pressure) when I saw how much SODIUM was in these things--literally drinking hot salt water! And these packages state that this is a 2 serving meal-- 2 SERVINGS?!?!? Who makes a package and then splits it with someone? We always ate a package by ourselves in one sitting. Sheesh Louise! I like how some brands state "you can control the level of sodium by using less of the seasoning packet"--uhhhhm yea, but then have a bowl of very bland noodles in hot water

06-06-2008, 09:09 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	I have to be really in the mood to eat Ramen noodles. The inventor of the Top Ramen products died sometime last year.
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06-07-2008, 12:00 AM	#5
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06-07-2008, 01:35 AM	#6
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	I love Ramen Noodles, but I don't eat them too often.
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06-07-2008, 01:47 AM	#7
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	My fave is Hot and Spicy. I have not been eating them as much. In fact, I eat them sporadically.
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06-06-2008, 10:43 PM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Yes they are yummy but mucho calories and sodium galore.

06-07-2008, 02:51 AM	#8
InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	i loooove cup of noodles. i used to take them to work with me last year & have them on those lunch breaks when i was just too tired to get something to eat. they're delicious, but yep...lots of sodium. and i usually spend maybe 30 or 40 cents for one of them. my friends who live in apartments on campus live off of these though. haha.
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06-07-2008, 05:21 AM	#9
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	I don't eat them very often but when I do...I enjoy every last unhealthy bite! I only like the plain chicken flavor. And you can't beat the price; Publix sells them - 10 for a $1! Now why can't fruits and veggies be priced liked that!
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06-07-2008, 07:19 AM	#10
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06-07-2008, 08:33 AM	#11
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I've never been gaga over ramen. However, I discovered recently that I don't mind Asian food in a box (same idea as ramen, but more expensive because they come with their own tray). It's gotta be a pasta other than ramen, though. Like spaghetti. Mmmm... Oops, I better watch my budget AND sodium levels.
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06-07-2008, 09:08 AM	#12
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	I've heard people esp college studets refer to Ramen Noodles as Purina People Chow! I loved the different varieties like chili chicken caliente or tomato. Was never a big fan of pork or beef. And to gross you all out--I loved the chicken variety with a dollop of peanut butter mixed in.

06-07-2008, 10:23 AM	#14
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	See my problem is just that--too hard to portion control ramen noodles for my hunger, so i just avoid it. I know there will never be a good low sodium alternative to ramen, so I will have to learn to live without it As for peanut butter-I treat myself to Peter Pan No Sugar Added and am willing to try the SoyButter I saw in a grocery store.

06-07-2008, 12:43 PM	#15
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i actually have a bowl of noodles for breakfast, but its not from ramen. and even though they are an asian thing, ramen noodles tend to be from japan, although many asians like chinese and korean eat them as well. as for my favourite flavour of noodles i like prawn, chicken, crab and mushroom