For years I have believed that most people cannot be blamed for their overeating due to addictive substances such as MSG and HFCS. That, along with all the food marketing campaigns and unrealistic body imagery out there, it is no wonder that people are eating more than they should.
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Hello! I agree with your comment. For decades we have been told that obesity is due to behavior and a life style change would cure it. Now there are undeniable data showing overeating and lack of physical activity can be due to our altered biochemistry which can be caused by all the HFCS and sugar that food industry pumping us with. Although MSG may not cause addiction in healthy individuals, there are not much data on addictive effects of MSG in insulin resistance people which is incredibly common in general population. Effects of HFCS (or fructose taken without any fiber) on obesity and metabolic syndrome is well established. I don't think there is a free will in making healthy food choices unless you are growing your own food. Sugar is everywhere! Regards, Zeynep
I have to totally agree with you Zeynep. I have lost about 10 pounds just from cutting out HFCS and MSG and aspartame from my diet. I currently teach nutrition education and I caution my participants to go easy if not give up those ingredients. Unfortunately, what I see as barriers is that people want to be healthy without putting in the effort. How much are these "quick fix" diets and weight loss plans hurting us? And could anyone point me in the right direction to retrieve solid research on the issue?
Russel Blaylock is the noted expert on exitotoxins. MSG acts directly on the brain to make the food taste better. Any food at all.
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http://www.blaylockreport.com/
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