Eating ramen three or more times a week increases the risk of an early death, a new study from Japan has found.

The noodle soup , which contains wheat noodles in a salty, pork-based broth, that is served with slices of meat, seaweed and vegetables, is a staple dish in the Asian country and is beloved around the world, including Australia.

But those who eat it multiple times a week could be putting themselves at risk of a premature death , according to the new findings. 4

The research, recently published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing , surveyed more than 6500 participants – 2,361 men and 4,385 women – all aged 40.

Participants were then classified into four groups depending on how much ramen they ate per week: less than once a month, one to three times a mon

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