Just because there are some added pictures? The study is pretty light on details. The new york post at the bottom says.

While delicious, ramen is largely considered “unhealthy” due to high levels of sodium and fat, combined with low amounts of fibre, protein, and essential micronutrients.

Im not arguing the sodium and fat, which isnt a problem if you do hard labor and sweat every day. But when they say low fiber, protein, and essential micronutrients.

I dont think were talking about ramen like pictured in the article with a bunch of meat and vegetables in it.

Its been known for a long time that those instant ramen noodles are literal trash though. Which is what I think they are referring to.

https://www.keckmedicine.org/blog/is-your-ramen-ruining-your-health/

Most of the reasoning seems to be centered around salt, which in my opinion gets a terrible rep. I did want to point out this one though.

3. Ramen can damage your liver.

Highly processed foods contain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and flavorings, and additives that stress your liver because they are so hard to break down. If your liver is overwhelmed it stores excess fat in its own cells. Over time, fat builds up and can inflame or damage this vital organ. Irregular liver function also causes water retention and swelling.

This one is worth mentioning as well....

5. Ramen stresses your digestive tract.

Even after two hours, your stomach cannot break down highly processed noodles, interrupting normal digestion. Ramen is preserved with Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), a hard to digest petroleum-based product also found in lacquers and pesticide products. The extended period of time it takes your system to process instant noodles also increases how long your body may be exposed to this chemical and hinders its ability to absorb nutrients from other foods. Eventually, your body will flush it through the digestive system, but if you experience nausea and vomiting, tinnitus, or delirium, it could be attributed to an unsafe exposure to TBHQ.

Anyway, you could hardly compare a instant noodle to something like bean noodles or actual home made noodles with real ingredients to this prefabbed shit.

Salt is not really a issue unless you have a kidney that doesnt work properly and then its a big deal. Otherwise, if you work out, or do physical work, aka sweat everday, your going to need moderate levels of salt intake. Its weird how mainstream health demonizes it.

Salt intake needs vary, as a large 2016 study suggests high-sodium diets are harmful only to people with high blood pressure, while healthy individuals with normal blood pressure are more salt-resistant. Though salt is essential for bodily functions like fluid balance and nerve impulses, too little can be harmful. A balanced diet and limiting processed foods, which are high in sodium, is generally recommended.

I dont think its the salt causing the stomach cancers, more likely to be artificial flavors (with spices laced with heavy metals maybe?) and preservatives (just different chemicals to extend its shelf life lmao), all for profit of course.

Before refrigerators, most of our diet was salted meats lol.