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MSG: Mono Sodium Glutamate; AKA Not So Good!

by Core Health Expert on May 18, 2009

in Cleansing For Weight Loss

msgWhat is MSG?

Monosodium glutamate, mono sodium glutamate (MSG), is a compound added to foods prepared at home, in restaurants, and by food processors. It’s main purpose is to enhance flavor but unfortunately it comes with some serious baggage. Neurotoxic, brain damaging, cellular destructing, baggage. Not to mention that it has HUGE (sorry for the pun) effects on being overweight and obese.

The FDA politely describes MSG as “the sodium salt of the amino acid glutamic acid and a form of glutamate.” Similar in appearance to salt or sugar crystals, it doesn’t have a particular  flavor of its own. However, the FDA reports, “Scientists believe that MSG stimulates glutamate receptors in the tongue to augment meat-like flavors.”  If MSG wasn’t harmful, it wouldn’t be hidden under a variety of different names.

Remember this list…

These ALWAYS contain MSG
Glutamate Glutamic acid Gelatin
Monosodium glutamate Calcium caseinate Textured protein
Monopotassium glutamate Sodium caseinate Yeast nutrient
Yeast extract Yeast food Autolyzed yeast
Hydrolyzed protein
(any protein that is hydrolyzed)		 Hydrolyzed corn gluten Natrium glutamate (natrium is Latin/German for sodium)
These OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing
Carrageenan Maltodextrin Malt extract
Natural pork flavoring Citric acid Malt flavoring
Bouillon and Broth Natural chicken flavoring Soy protein isolate
Natural beef flavoring Ultra-pasteurized Soy sauce
Stock Barley malt Soy sauce extract
Whey protein concentrate Pectin Soy protein
Whey protein Protease Soy protein concentrate
Whey protein isolate Protease enzymes Anything protein fortified
Flavors(s) & Flavoring(s) Anything enzyme modified Anything fermented
Natural flavor(s)
& flavoring(s)		 Enzymes anything Seasonings
(the word “seasonings”)

I dare you to go through your pantry and look at anything in a package or a box and not find these ingredients. Please…learn to read labels!

High levels of MSG can lead to… [click to continue reading…]

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Weight Loss Comes Faster When Cleansing These Two Organs

by Core Health Expert on February 20, 2009

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A herb that supports the liver and kidneys is always beneficial when a person is trying to lose weight. In fact, many people report easier and faster weight loss by taking supplements that support the liver and kidneys. That’s because these organs perform many roles related to digestion and metabolism.

couchgrassThe liver is the body’s major internal detoxification organ, successfully binding up any chemicals, pesticides or metabolic intermediates that need to be removed from the body because they will cause harm. Binding them takes them out of direct circulation and eliminates them through the kidneys and the colon. Using the herb couchgrass helps speed up this process.

Alternative health practitioners believe that part of the reason why unwanted weight stays on the body is that the cells may be packed full of toxins. In this day and age, it’s estimated that we are 100 times more toxic than people were in our grandparents’ time. The chemicals in the environment have reached such high levels that we are all affected. In a study run by the Center for Disease Control, the blood of 400 volunteers was found to contain several chemicals that are found in the environment and can contribute to cancer.

Couchgrass supports the liver and kidneys and has been used historically for liver complaints, to treat jaundice. It protects the urinary tubules against infection and increases the volume of urine, flushing out irritants and chemicals along the way.

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