Instant noodles are one of the most popular comfort foods worldwide! Busy bees who have no time for elaborate breakfasts, students in hostels, bachelors on tight budgets, and those working long hours all rely on instant noodles. They’re even packed into tiffin boxes by time-pressed moms for fussy eaters. The biggest catch with instant noodles" You only need hot water and 2 minutes to conjure up a flavorful meal, making them a convenient anytime snack available at just 10 rupees. While they’ve been criticized for being made entirely from refined flour, companies now offer healthier variants like atta and oat noodles.

In India, they’re incredibly popular, with street-side stalls selling various versions like cheesy and spicy or egg tadka at affordable rates. A plain cup of instant noodles can pack up to 250 calories, similar to Indian-Chinese noodles loved at stalls, restaurants, and home-cooked chow mein. However, these options, loaded with refined flour, condiments, and sauces, aren’t ideal for weight loss. So, what noodles can aid in slimming down" Here are some alternatives: 1. Soba Noodles:
Made from buckwheat flour, it’s the kind of noodles monks have and considered spiritually significant. Just like instant noodles, soba noodles take just two to three minutes in hot water to cook. There are just 113 calories in one cup of soba noodles. You can add sesame seeds, loads of fresh veggies like cabbage, carrot, broccoli, mushrooms, pe...