Breakfast Cereals

Some 'Nutrition experts'  promote the quality of breakfast cereals, saying that they are of higher quality now than they were several years ago when fat content was much higher.

What is not taken into account, however, is that when food manufacturers remove fat from a product, they put sugar in it's place. In the case of 'diet yogurts' it's even worse- they add artificial sweeteners. They market theses products as 'low fat' thus promoting the idea that low fat equates to healthy.IT NEVER DOES.

Additives which often contain processed free glutamic acid (MSG)

Here is the remainder of the additives which often contain processed free glutamic acid ( MSG):
Flavours and flavourings                                                    Soya sauce
Malt extract                                                                      Soya sauce extract
Malt flavouring                                                                  Stock
Maltodextrin                                                                     Whey protein
Natural beef flavouring                                                      Whey protein concentrate
Natural chicken flavouring                                                 Whey protein isolate

Natural flavours and flavourings

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Additives that often contain MSG

 Here is a partial list of additives that often contain processed free glutamic acid (MSG): (check your labels!) :
Anything enzyme modified                                                    Natural pork flavouring
Anything fermented                                                              Pectin
Anything protein fortified                                                      Protease
Barley Malt                                                                         Protease enzymes
Bouillon                                                                              Seasonings
Broth                                                                                  Soy protein
Carrageenan                                                                       Soy protein concentrate
Enzymes (any kind)                                                             Soy protein isolate    

Look out for Carrageenan in some baby formula's.

                                                                                                      I will list the remaining names tomorrow.

Indomie Mi Goreng Noodles

Today I am following up on a request from one of my blog readers. They wanted to know what is in the Indomie Goreng noodles. I normally just pass by this section of the supermarket but today, when I really looked, I was amazed at how many flavours are available & the large a shelf space these noodles take up!
The seasoning powder has salt & sugar listed first & second; 621,631 &627 (Flavour Enhancers) 3rd; & yeast extract ( MSG) last.
The chili sauce has the same three flavour enhancers (621,631 & 627); garlic flavour & preservatives 211 & 223 both of which asthmatics should avoid & both of which can cause behavioural problems.

Certainly not the wisest choice for brain health.

How MSG is disguised in our food

Many consumers know that the number 621 stands for MSG. However, fewer realize that food manufacturers are using other non-regulated ingredients that contain MSG, but aren't pure MSG, to avoid having to list MSG on their labels.
Here is a list of additives that always contain MSG: (extract from 'Excitotoxins: the Taste that Kills', Dr. R. Blaylock M.D.)
Autolyzed yeast                                                    Monopotassium glutamate
Calcium caseinate                                                 Monosodium glutamate
Glutamate                                                             Potassium glutamate
Hydrolyzed corn gluten                                         Sodium caseinate
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein                                Textured protein
Hydrolyzed protein                                               Yeast extract
Hydrolyzed (anything else!)                                   Yeast nutrient

Continental Cup of Soup

There are numerous flavours available on our supermarket shelves of Continental Cup of Soup: Hearty Vegetable, Pumpkin, Lots of Noodles Chicken & Corn, Cream of Chicken, Lots of Noodles Chicken etc.

In the Lots of Noodles Chicken the 3rd ingredient listed is Maltodextrin (a form of MSG), the 6th ingredient are Flavour Enhancers 621 (MSG) & 635 (Disodium 5'- ribonucleotides). These flavour enhancers are banned in other countries but are very common in Australian foods. 635 can cause itchy skin rashes, hyperactivity & mood changes. The 9th ingredient listed is hydrolyzed corn protein (another source of MSG!) All good reasons to make it yourself!

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK- Green & Blacks Organic Dark Chocolate 85%. ( Hint- try the 70% first & work up to the 85%). Dark chocolate has many health benefits- I have been a dark chocolate consumer for decades! Adding only 15grams of dark chocolate to your daily diet is enough to increase total antioxidant capacity by 4% (thanks to the polyphenols- protective antioxidants also found in red wine & green tea). It also lessens oxidation of LDL cholesterol as most of the saturated fat content in cocoa butter is stearic acid. Numerous studies have shown that stearic acid does not raise blood cholesterol levels. In fact, in the human body  it acts much like the mono-unsaturated fat in olive oil. ENJOY!