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NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE)

Hazards Overview. Many people have experienced negative side effects from ingesting Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). Side effects may include paralysis, inability to breathe, tingling, and swelling. Negative reactions can be so severe that MSG consumption could be deadly for some people. For this reason, socially responsible restaurants and food manufacturers no longer use MSG as a flavor enhancer, and have switched to natural seasonings instead. Unfortunately, still many restaurants and food manufacturers still use MSG.

MSG Naturally Occurring in Food is Misleading. Some misinformation that’s become increasingly promoted is that MSG is naturally found in food and therefore it is safe. While it is true that there are minute levels of unprocessed glutamate found in some foods, this is irrelevant when considering the safety of MSG. Just because Cocaine is naturally occurring in the Coca leaf, doesn’t mean processed raw cocaine is safe. The beautiful poppy flower is relatively harmless, yet it’s the source of opium, heroin, and many harmful and addictive opiates such as morphine and codeine. Tobacco is a harmless plant that grows in nature, yet when smoked or chewed it can cause cancer. Just because glutamates are found to be naturally occurring in small quantities doesn’t make them safe.

Some Snack Foods Do Not Contain Monosodium Glutamate. Despite its dangers, monosodium glutamate is still found in many snack foods as well as Top Ramen instant noodles. For this reason, one would think it’s impossible to make a spicy snack food without using MSG. However, it is clearly possible to manufacture very tasty and flavorful snack foods without the use of MSG as demonstrated by the following manufacturers’ products that do not contain MSG:

The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid foods containing MSG. When MSG is added to food, the FDA requires that ‘monosodium glutamate’ be listed on the label — or on the menu, in restaurants.” Though, there are many names used in replacement of monosodium glutamate to confuse the consumers of the presence of MSG in their products.  Below are effects of MSG:

§  Headache, sometimes called MSG headache

§  Flushing

§  Sweating

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CASSAVA SUMAN

1 cup Cassava; grated
½ cup Coconut; grated or chopped
¾ cup Sugar