4. Artificial flavourings
This final entry is the master of deception. You’ve probably heard about the debate that rages around MSG, a common ‘flavour enhancer’ in many processed foods – but did you know that it has many other names than just monosodium glutamate? Sodium caseinate, autolyzed vegetable protein, autolyzed yeast, hydrolysed vegetable protein, yeast extract and even citric acid are all surreptitious sources of MSG. Some of those may sound quite pleasant, but they still contain the same threat to your health.
Many experts claim that MSG — in any form and by any name — is a neurotoxin that damages nerve cells by overexciting them to the point of cell death. In a study conducted at Washington University School of Medicine, it was found that MSG was linked to everything from brain lesions to obesity and general biological disarray. Basically, our bodies have no clue how to deal with the chemical onslaught MSG creates – so you’d be advised to learn the many names MSG masquerades under, and try to eradicate them from your cupboards.
Healthy eating is always difficult, especially in today’s fast-paced and information-heavy world. But an easy rule of thumb is that the more processed, manipulated and modified the food in your hand, the worse it will be for you. That’s not to say grab a knife and fork and head for the nearest vegetable patch – just try to remember that there’s no such thing as a canned-fruit tree or an MSG lactating cow.
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