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How did MSG get such a bad rap? The anti-MSG marketing was really strong and even made its way into pop culture. I can think of a few other controversies where

by hbarka 5y ago

How did MSG get such a bad rap? The anti-MSG marketing was really strong and even made its way into pop culture. I can think of a few other controversies where there was a corporate food lobby behind the marketing, whether to vilify or promote, with lasting effects for many years. What is good versus bad?Butter, Margarine, coconut oil, corn oil, vegetable oils, meat (keto), carbs vs no-carbs, milk protein as cancer catalyst. Coffee gets assailed every now and then, and then a counter study would appear. Blue zones, caloric restriction, etc etc.

sosborn 5y ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/16/dining/msg-chinese-restaurant-syndrome-merriam-webster-dictionary.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/16/dining/msg-chinese-restau...
zackmorris 5y ago
Another one I discovered is the glorification of almonds. Tree nuts are inflammatory, which I didn't realize could get me, and almond butter kicked off the digestive issues I started getting in 2018. I believe what happened is that I was chronically dehydrated, drinking too much alcohol due to work stress, and eating a harsh diet of legumes and nightshades as part of a low-budget workout diet. That weakened my gut lining enough that the bad stuff got into my blood while my body was trying to absorb water from the intestines, which triggered an autoimmune response. I believe a similar mechanism happens with gluten, which cascades into an autoimmune response to protein in the thyroid. So the cost difference between cheap foods made of fillers like gluten/sugar/etc and high end/organic food is eventual autoimmune disease and obesity. Pumpkin seeds are so much better. But of course, anyone can grow pumpkins. Where's the profit? $$$ For anyone dealing with digestive issues, this quite literally saved my health (no affiliation): https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/products/natures-path-foods/pumpkin-seed-flax-granola/ https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/products/natures-path-food... Brussels sprouts, switching from wheat to rice, digestive enzymes, psyllium husk capsules and cutting dairy and other inflammatory foods by half put my symptoms into remission. I took the Everlywell (again no affiliation) test of 200+ foods which showed the smoking guns of almonds and dairy in my immune response: https://www.everlywell.com https://www.everlywell.com
- zokula 5y ago
- hbarka 5y ago
  I can relate. I went keto long term and lost a significant amount of weight but I started getting GERD and alopecia. Long story short I was experiencing autoimmune cycles. My cortisol and other stress hormone levels were also swinging. It’s hard to pinpoint what affected my gut health but I couldn’t sustain keto and you might say fell off the wagon back to my normal carb ratios. My hair is back and other issues gone. I’m no longer doing keto but now focusing more on caloric restrictions. I believe what’s good for me is probably on a very personal genetic level. I will check out Everlywell, thank you.
- EricE 5y ago
  "Tree nuts are inflammatory" Really? That sounded surprising to me so I did some quick searching - the only pages I could find denigrating tree nuts seemed to be selling their own healt products. Everything else I found (especially from government or academic sites) seemed to universally categorize tree nuts as being anti-inflammatory. What a contradiction?
- hazza_n_dazza 5y ago
  This post does look like an advertisment. I think there may be something in it for some people, so make sure you link to some evidence or provide a more personal and link free account.

by hbarka 5y ago

sosborn 5y ago

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/16/dining/msg-chinese-restaurant-syndrome-merriam-webster-dictionary.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/16/dining/msg-chinese-restau...

zackmorris 5y ago

Another one I discovered is the glorification of almonds. Tree nuts are inflammatory, which I didn't realize could get me, and almond butter kicked off the digestive issues I started getting in 2018. I believe what happened is that I was chronically dehydrated, drinking too much alcohol due to work stress, and eating a harsh diet of legumes and nightshades as part of a low-budget workout diet. That weakened my gut lining enough that the bad stuff got into my blood while my body was trying to absorb water from the intestines, which triggered an autoimmune response. I believe a similar mechanism happens with gluten, which cascades into an autoimmune response to protein in the thyroid. So the cost difference between cheap foods made of fillers like gluten/sugar/etc and high end/organic food is eventual autoimmune disease and obesity. Pumpkin seeds are so much better. But of course, anyone can grow pumpkins. Where's the profit? $$$ For anyone dealing with digestive issues, this quite literally saved my health (no affiliation): https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/products/natures-path-foods/pumpkin-seed-flax-granola/ https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/products/natures-path-food... Brussels sprouts, switching from wheat to rice, digestive enzymes, psyllium husk capsules and cutting dairy and other inflammatory foods by half put my symptoms into remission. I took the Everlywell (again no affiliation) test of 200+ foods which showed the smoking guns of almonds and dairy in my immune response: https://www.everlywell.com https://www.everlywell.com

zokula 5y ago
hbarka 5y ago
I can relate. I went keto long term and lost a significant amount of weight but I started getting GERD and alopecia. Long story short I was experiencing autoimmune cycles. My cortisol and other stress hormone levels were also swinging. It’s hard to pinpoint what affected my gut health but I couldn’t sustain keto and you might say fell off the wagon back to my normal carb ratios. My hair is back and other issues gone. I’m no longer doing keto but now focusing more on caloric restrictions. I believe what’s good for me is probably on a very personal genetic level. I will check out Everlywell, thank you.
EricE 5y ago
"Tree nuts are inflammatory" Really? That sounded surprising to me so I did some quick searching - the only pages I could find denigrating tree nuts seemed to be selling their own healt products. Everything else I found (especially from government or academic sites) seemed to universally categorize tree nuts as being anti-inflammatory. What a contradiction?
hazza_n_dazza 5y ago
This post does look like an advertisment. I think there may be something in it for some people, so make sure you link to some evidence or provide a more personal and link free account.