MSG Chinese Food
MSG, Chinese food, what is the connection? I love Chinese food, but I do not like MSG in it. What is the problem with MSG in the Chinese food?
Chinese takeout is often greasy, but that is not the only reason it can pack on pounds. According to a new study in Obesity, people who get the most monosodium glutamate (MSG) are twice as likely to be overweight as those who rarely eat foods with the flavor enhancer.
“MSG may lower levels of leptin, a hormone that regulates metabolism and hunger,” says study author Ka He, M.D. Next time you order in, have them hold the MSG. And read food labels: The additive is listed as “hydrolyzed protein.” [source: Shape]
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