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