MSG
Ever wondered about the sign in many Chinese restaurants that reads "No MSG"?

Did you know that a lot of snack foods like a super-size bag of Cheetos contain MSG, and we don't even realize it?!?

MSG stands for monosodium glutamate, one of many chemicals that companies add to food to enhance its natural flavor.

In normal amounts, glutamate sends signals to the part of your brain that recognizes different food flavors. But... too much of it can cause

• Migraines
• Irritation
• Forgetfulness
• MSG has been linked to Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's Chorea

Some people, especially people with severe asthma, are more susceptible to the effects of high levels of MSG.

Make sure you check out the nutritional label on the foods you buy to check if MSG has been added!!

I've never heard of MSG before and had no idea it was in foods causing bad things! This is good to know!

Years ago, I remember eating in Chinese restaurants and about an hour later, I would have a headache, and I felt like I ran out of energy. Maybe it's because all Chinese restaurants had MSG in the food back then. Also, I think... about the energy thing... that my metabolism was more active then, so maybe that has nothing to do with MSG. I don't have that problem today when eating at a Chinese restaurant.

Hmm, there are really signs in Chinese restaurants that say "No MSG?" I've never even noticed before.

Me either!!