I also call this “De-Stress Soup.”
Many of the ingredients in my vegetarian recipe are powerfully alkaline. A benefit of alkaline foods is that they contain a considerable amount of negative ions that will bind to free radicals. Negative ions can also subdue levels of a neurohormone called serotonin, and have a calming effect on the body.
There are many benefits to alkalizing foods. Most of what ails us is due to inflammation. This broth is also an anti-inflammatory food.
What 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!
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As a colon cleanser, Bentonite clay is one of several different types of clays that may result in beneficial effects on your health.
Bentonite clay is a part of many cleansing routines. Generally between one teaspoon and one tablespoon bentonite clay is mixed into water two or three times a day as a way to draw toxins out of the body. The clay passes through the body without being digested, but along the way, it absorbs water and swells up like a sponge.
However, according to the Canadian Journal of Microbiology, bentonite is absorbing more than just water; it’s absorbing pathogenic viruses and microbes, pesticides, chemicals and intestinal irritants. Once they’re attracted to the “sponge-like clay”, the chemicals stay adhered until they leave the body.
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