Instant Ramen Noodles

Instant ramen noodles deliver up to 1,800mg of sodium per packet, nearly a full day's recommended intake, and a 2014 Journal of Nutrition study found that women eating them twice weekly faced a 68% higher risk of metabolic syndrome, regardless of overall diet. This risk eclipses #2 hot dogs by 50 percentage points, yet ramen's cheap price masks its toll on waistlines and blood pressure.