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MSG seasoning

Why You Shouldn’t Fear MSG

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“Monosodium glutamate, more commonly known as MSG, has been around for more than a century. “A potent purveyor of umami, the fifth taste that people have dedicated entire restaurants to, the seasoning is still often misunderstood, despite the articles and…

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savory taste

Good Taste, Bad Taste, or No Taste

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by Althea Zanecosky, MS, RD, LDN During the Covid-19 pandemic, Google searches for phrases like “can’t taste food” spiked around the world. Most people do experience a temporary change in the flavor (and often the smell) of food with a…

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Asian restaurants

How You Can Help Asian Restaurants during the Covid-19 Crisis

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Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Asian restaurants have been closing at a significantly higher rate than other restaurants. Hateful rhetoric and acts of discrimination, fueled by unfounded fear, is impacting Asian Americans and their businesses, leading to an unprecedented drop in sales and closures at twice the rate of any other restaurant category.

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effects of MSG

Effects of MSG in Your Body

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Glutamate plays an important role in digestion by increasing salivation, signaling that a meal contains protein, and fueling the cells of the GI tract. Ever wonder what are the effects of monosodium glutamate (MSG) in your body after you eat…

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