South Africans eat 800 million instant noodle packs a year - Are they actually healthy?

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They’re quick, they’re cheap, they’re easy to prepare — and for millions of South Africans, instant noodles are a convenient meal when time and money are tight.
Instant noodles can fill your stomach, but does that mean they are giving your body what it needs?
With around 800 million single-serve packs consumed in South Africa each year, instant noodles are clearly part of the country's food landscape.

Guest: Jandri Barnard Dietician
1 Oct English South Africa Health & Fitness · Business
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