Customer Reviews

Battling the MSG Myth

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This book was worth the price to me, because it is the first time I have read that citric acid can have the same effect that MSG has on a person. Years ago I was forced to find out what was causing me to have the headaches from hell. When I discovered that it was MSG, I avoided it like the poison it is. However, from time to time I would still have one of these dreaded episodes. When I couldn't trace any intake of MSG, I looked for another culprit. I finally realized the problem was citric acid. I have told a number of doctors this only to have some varied reactions. A couple of them have just outright laughed in my face. "No one can be allergic to citric acid", they say. And both of these men were alternative doctors who claimed to be very aware of how important diet is in our lives. However, I knew it was a culprit. Deborah goes into great detail about the list of things that can cause the problems for MSG sensitive individuals.

She has some great sounding recipes in the book. However, she is obviously not sensitive to sugar. Her recipes are heavy with sugar, but I understand that is not her problem, and I will just have to make allowances for that and adjust the recipes for me. I am very glad that I found this book. I am heartsick at what our country is doing to us by letting our food supply be filled with these toxins and protecting the food industry for the sake of the almighty dollar. My husband says I am like the Canary in the mine. Through my problems we have learned a lot and are trying eat right. Hopefully, my family will not have to suffer with some of the horrible brain related diseases that a lot of families are going through by eliminating these awful additives from our diet. If you suspect that you or one of your family members have a problem with MSG, I would recommend that you get this book.

This book has been needed for a long time. Kudos to the author for all her research and well written book. The recipes for all the sauces etc, that are not safe to buy ready made, are a gift from heaven to our family and to everyone who EATS!! MSG has invaded almost all manufactured food products and under so many guises, that to be safe you must make everything you ingest yourself. I am totally migraine free after 35 years. And I know how to shop for canned Tuna and dozens of other items you would never have known contained MSG. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! My grandchildren will be so much healthier, brain safe and smarter, because their Gramma has this wonder of a book! We are a medical family that is actively trying to prevent damaging elements being in the food supply and fed to the children(and adults)of the world, who assume that it is safe and under some watchful government eye. I plan on recommending this book to everyone I know.

This is a valuable book to have around the house if you are trying to avoid excitotoxins in your food.The recipes which compose almost half of the book are useless to me as too many include gluten but the first half of the book was worth the price.

I must admit that this book could use a professional makeover - the spiral binding and pages of block text are uninspiring at best and a little off-putting at worst. The information, however, is amazing!

The author does an excellent job of compiling information such as how to identify hidden msg on labels, how to handle the complications of msg sensitivity in social situations, the wide variety of symptoms and how to deal with doctors who don't recognize msg as a legitimate health problem. I especially appreciated the little cards the author included for readers to laminate and take with them to restaurants listing problematic ingredients to simplify the task of waitstaff and chefs in identifying and understanding what they're looking for.

It is worth knowing that about half the book is recipes. This will be either really helpful or not helpful at all, depending on the reader and their needs.

I would also caution readers that, like most food books, this one is geared toward the issue of most concern to the author and does not take into account other complications readers are likely to face. For example, her suggested recipes use white sugar and some white flour which will be serious problems for Celiacs or diabetics. I strongly recommend checking out the author's website ([...]) before buying to get an idea of how appropriate this book will be to your needs.

I was very disappointed in this book. I thought it would have more information about how to understand msg and it's labels. It had a lot of recipes which I didn't need. I know how to cook without msg. It was mostly other websites to go to for information - not giving you information. I would not recommend this book to anyone.

there is some good information in here but it isn't worth the price I paid for it - as others have said it is mostly recipes and most of them are nothing special just the author's family recipes it appears

$7-$10 would have been a lot more reasonable for this book

This book is excellent. It is a real eye-opener. It lets you know many things about MSG, so that you can make your choice as a knowledgable consumer whether or not you want to eat foods that contain it.

This book is fantastic! I have been following Debbie's Sample Diet on her website for the past month and no more migraines. I am giving this book to my allergist - maybe he will research how msg affects people in so many ways. Also, giving to friend with son diagnosed as Attention/Behavior problems - I believe it may help tremendously. Also, giving to friend with abdomen bloating, pain, etc. Why isn't this information known by doctors and made easily available to the public?? Thanks so much Debbie!!

This book is full of knowledge, but its not very organized. Its kind of hard to follow. There are some great recipes and information, but I would not recommend it.

I found this book has given me a much better prospective on how much MSG is hidden in our foods. MSG lurks in our food under many other names. This book gives you that information in a simple, quick-read format. Easy to go back to when in doubt. I am also gluten sensitive, so a food with MSG can present as a gluten reaction. This book helps me to identify the culprit.