The Top 12 Most Unhealthy Foods on the Planet

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11.  MSG

This is a hard one because the FDA says that if MSG is added to other things, such as salt or a flavoring, then they don’t have to list MSG on the label. MSG also goes by a bunch of other names including; Monoammonium glutamate, yeast extract, sodium caseinate, autolyzed yeast, calcium glutamate, monopostassium glutamate, natrium glutamate, soy protein, and textured protein. Oh, and let’s not forget their most deceptive way of labeling MSG: “natural flavors.”  MSG is the salt form of a non-essential amino acid.

You might think that MSG is only in Chinese food, but you will also find it in salad dressings, canned soups, canned veggies, BBQ sauce, even baby food. MSG has been linked to liver and kidney damage as well as hypertension.

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  1. Nabila Khan

    Apr 19, 2016 at 6:18 am