New Delhi: Noodles is staple food in many countries and lots of people have been in love with noodles for the fun, taste and a ‘full-up feeling’ which makes it a complete meal in itself.

Instant, or generally pre-cooked, noodles provided respite by helping us prepare a meal in just two minutes.  From hostellers to housewives or be it professionals everyone loved them. But the recent controversy put all noodles under the scanner and also made them go off the kitchen shelves of many.

That left an indelible mark in the minds of many Indian consumers and a question are noodles actually healthy?

Most brands present in India have noodles made of refined wheat flour/maida which has high content of fats, calories, sodium and preservatives. Instant noodles contain saturated fats which, if consumed excessively or regularly, can raise the cholesterol level in the blood, which in turn can increase the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Although instant noodles are convenient and delicious, they bring with them higher risks of indigestion due to the high maida (flour) content. As a matter of fact, a doctor at a leading hospital chain has said: “Maida-based instant noodles are loaded with preservatives and are nothing but a source of empty calories ripped of all nutrition. Excessive consumption may lead to obesity.”

So for this we need to switch over healthier product that are made out of healthier ingredients. For this instant and maida noodles can be replaced with spaghetti, a noodle made of durum wheat semolina (sooji), which means it has higher protein content and offers better nutrition and health in every serve.

Also, the noodle needs no addition of oil at the time of boiling as it does not stick, which, in turn, reduces the overall fat content of a dish made with spaghetti. It is an ideal noodle for preparing any recipe-whether as Chinese hakka, or with tomato sauce and veggies.

Fibre and protein are a must for everyone in day-to-day life. Struggling to feed their children nutritious and healthy food which is rich in fibre and protein is the daily story of every mother.

This is what makes spaghetti every mother’s delight. So for all loving and caring mother  its the time to serve there kids delicious noodles with all the vegetables without worrying about their health and wellness.