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Battling the MSG Myth

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Anyone suffer from migraines, post nasal drip, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, feeling sick often? How about achy joints or vision problems?

My wife bought me this book because I was intermittently suffering from intense migraines only after playing hockey. I couldn't figure out what was triggering them. People were telling me I must have health problems, etc. I heard it all. The doctors I saw couldn't figure out what was causing them either, but recommended keeping a food journal. It turns out that MSG in food (even up to 48 prior) was causing these intense migraines-which leave you miserable for days afterwards.

The information inside this book is amazing and shocking. There are so many names for MSG--the food companies keep trying to hide the truth. Inside this book you will find a complete breakdown and explanation of most of the hidden names for MSG and other dangerous neurotoxins that are in almost everything in our kitchens, at restaurants, etc.
I was very disturbed to find out that the amount of MSG in food has been doubling every ten years-and there is no regulation. In fact, food companies don't even have to list the ingredients, and they can simply put "Natural Flavors" on the labels, when they are hiding the adding of significant amounts of MSG and related chemicals.
Why do they get away with this?
Once again, the FDA apparently seems to have been bought. It is estimated that 40% of the US population is sensitive to MSG-so why is it in all of our food? Because food companies make more money when their products taste better. And thank the lobbyists too-they get rich with their bribery and propaganda-lying to the population-saying that MSG, and aspartame are safe.
The problem with this book is that it will expose the danger in your diets. If you are sensitive to MSG (and most people are) and other related neurotoxins that your friendly food companies pump into their products, you will find that almost all the food in your kitchen contains unsafe chemicals that they shouldn't.
Okay, so maybe you knew "bad stuff" was in soy sauce and ALL ketchup-except organic, most canned soups, etc.; but did you know it was also in your ice cream (carrageenan), dairy products-cheeses, cereals, sprayed on fruits and vegetables, most all snacks-look for "hydrolyzed proteins" and "protein isolates?" It sucks, but it's true.

This book has changed our lives for the better-I bought this book for everyone in our family.

Thanks to the author for such a great reference book.

I was so so sick and didn't know why. This book saved my life. I now understand how excitotoxins have poisoned my body. After 1 1/2 years I feel better than I have for 20 years. I am well and I avoid msg and msg hidden by other names, thanks to Debby Anglesey. This is a marvelous hands-on book that talks about msg, sulfites, and helps with common sense recipes that work.

Deb Anglesey has written the best coping guide for dealing with the dramatic diet changes one must make if they are sensitive to MSG. I was a food industry scientist, and I feel that this book is extremely important. Monosodium glutamate is hidden in so many foods, and since many people react to it with asthma, and other serious medical conditions, it is crucial to find where it is hidden. Deb Anglesey helps you not only find where it is and eliminate it, she has great ideas on what you CAN eat.

As the mother of a child that displays symptoms of ADD when he is exposed to foods containing MSG, I can tell you that this book is a life-saver. Along with fabulous recipes, there's a bounty of information on MSG, sulfites, Aspartame and other food additives. I use this book daily.

The MSG Myth is a reference aid that I use frequently although I have read it cover to cover many times. I owe my life to this book after suffering for a long time with physical problems with little help from my doctors who were also at a loss for reasons behind my symptoms. From this book, I learned that I was suffering from the effects of food additives --- especially monosodium glutamate (MSG) and how I should change my diet. The MSG Myth is an easy read. Debby A's warmth and desire to help others shines through. Along with Dr. Blaylock's book entitled, Excitoxins- The Taste That Kills, The MSG Myth is a MUST READ --- especially those in the healthcare professions or anyone concerned about the food and nutrition of today.

This book, as well as the concept of avoiding Monosodium Glutamate (and MSG by its 80 other names) explains a way of life we should all live by. It is in-depth, yet very easy to read and understand. The author explains in a comprehensive way, how you can live in America and still choose to eat for your health-she tells you how to do just that.
When you realize you are suffering from MSG toxicity, you are usually very vulnerable and it is difficult to see past all the fast food, processed food, and restaurants out there. You think "Where can I go for help?" Deb gives you that help- methods and recipes for functioning independently of MSG, despite what the people who sell MSG into our society would have you believe.
This is an excellent book, and I personally salute Deb Anglesey for having the courage to educate us (while the food industry would prefer to keep us in the dark) into how MSG is harming our health and our children's futures.

My oldest child has had epilepsy that is uncontrolled by medicines, the Ketognic diet, brain surgery, and vitamin therapy. After noticing a worsening in his seizures when eating foods containing MSG, we began to do research into this horrible substance that is added into so many of our foods. This book has been invaluable in our search for information. It is very readable and easily understood. The recipes are numerous and I'm looking forward to trying more of them. While it is too soon to see major improvement in my son yet, we have already noticed an improvement in his mood and mental clarity as a result of making the simple change of taking one of his medicines out of the gelatin capsule in which it comes, and mixing the powder with food. This change was made after checking with the pharmacist and being told that it would not interfere with the working of the drug. We have also stopped giving him two vitamin supplements that came in gelatin capsules. More changes will be made as we learn more about the various forms MSG can take in one's diet.

I found this book at a time when my husband was experiencing health problems so profound that we did not know what to do. When someone brought msg to our attention, this is the first book I got my hands on. I have read quite a few books on the topic now. I found this one very user-friendly. It includes symptom lists and recipes for condiments that are hard to find at the grocer without msg. It made this lifestyle change feel less overwhelming....and that was definitely what we needed at the time!

I bought my first copy in 1999 when I suffered from disabling migraines. As I began to learn about food and what to avoid I began to gain control over my migraines. I still buy this book to give to others who seem most appreciative. I also can not understand why anyone would discount this book. It gives a clear and concise overview of the problem many people have with food sensitivity but don't comprehend. If people want to go on further and experiment with vitamins and supplements that is fine. I personally am willing to make some dietary changes to have a better quality of life.

This book is well written, easy to understand, and includes a more complete list of ingreadance containing MSG than other books, I found it helpfull as a personal survival guide, although it does not explain in as much medical detail why MSG is harmfull as some other books (I.E. Dr. Blaylock, Excitotoxins The taste that kills) this is the most pratical and helpfull guide to living MSG free I have found. It explains things about foods and additives that I have not found elsewhere. I would recomend this book to any one seeking informaiton on MSG. This is a survival guide not a tech- explain how it all works kind of book.