MSG? (what in the H. does this stand for?)

Who LOVES chinese food? Egg roles? Lo mein? Crab rangoons? I know I USED to. Do you ever see the sign at chinese restaurants that say; "No MSG"? Well MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) is a flavor enhancer added to chinese food, canned vegetables, soups, and processed meats. This substance has been named 'safe' however, it is still extremely controversial. 

A study on MSG sponsored by the FDA in 1995 reaffirmed the safety of MSG and acknowledged that MSG may cause short term ailments of; 

-Headaches

-Flushing

-Sweating

-Sense of facial pressure or tightness

-Numbness, tingling or burning in or around the mouth

-Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations)

-Chest pain

-Shortness of breath

-Nausea

-Weakness 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/monosodium-glutamate/AN01251

Is MSG in EVERYTHING?

Well it can be found in Campbell's soups, Hostess Doritos, Lays flavored potato chips, Top Ramen, Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Heinz canned gravy, Swanson frozen prepared meals, Kraft Salad dressings (even the 'healthy' ones) 

How to find MSG

-Look for these on your ingredients lists at the grocery store.

Monosodium Glutamate

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Hydrolyzed Protein

Hydrolyzed Plant Protein

Plant Protein Extract

Sodium Caseinate

Calcium Caseinate

Yeast Extract

Textured Protein 

Autolyzed Yeast

Hydrolyzed Oat Flour

Corn Oil

Frequent foods that contain MSG

Malt Extract

Malt Flavoring

Bouillon

Broth

Stock

Flavoring

Natural Flavors/Flavoring

Natural Beef or Chicken Flavoring

Seasoning

Spices

Here is additional information regarding MSG

http://www.rense.com/general52/msg.htm

Thanks for Reading!

<3Casey>