[nostrademons]

I don't think they're all that bad. Terribly unhealthy though. One packet is like 170% of your RDA for sodium.

I usually get the Chinese brands though (Nissin, Mama), which I think are a lot tastier than Ramen itself.

[icey]

Throw out the spice packet.

Cook them and when there is 30 seconds left stir in:

    1 beaten egg
    A couple of shakes of tobasco
    A chopped green onion or scallion

It tastes way better than the packets and doesn't pack nearly as much sodium.

[helveticaman]

Yeah, but the whole point of ramen is that you don't really have to cook.

[Xichekolas]

If you don't take the egg recommendation of my sibling, I have found that 1/3 of the flavor packet adds just as much flavor... and presumably 1/3 the sodium.

[nostrademons]

That's actually what I do. I just put in 1/3 - 1/2 of the packet. It actually tastes better this way, I think - the recommended amount is way too salty. But even 1/3 is like 60% of your RDA for sodium.