Do you use msg in when you cook?

Hello as well, dhels25 =) your kids sure are lucky! and it is such a scary thought that there are so many ingredients out there that are carcinogens as well and an awareness of such products is really key so we can avoid them. And I also do think that using different herbs & spices lets you to be creative as well with the dishes, and not just dependent on some food additive or flavor enhancer...=)

Good for you for being aware of the negative effects of msg, raijn =)! I do agree with you that we should do our best in minimizing the use of ingredients that can be bad for us in the long run, especially since we already get our fair share of these chemicals in our bodies especially in eating processed foods...you have a healthy day =)

I do agree with you sudipta--chinese food does have that certain taste & I guess that as long as one doesn't use it too often, it will at least lessen one's health risk.

I do agree with you brimia that most Asian restaurants use msg; One time my family and I ate at this restaurant that specializes in a special kind of soup here in Philippines--batchoy, & after eating it--hoo boy--the splitting headache that I suffered because of it! That's why it's really a treat if a restaurant is proud to say that they don't use msg--the same goes for chips & other junkfoods! Btw, just a tip-- I read somewhere that some people with food allergies bring like a food allergy card and hand it to their server so that they won't forget to omit that particular ingredient that can serve as an allergen...hope this helps! Enjoy you rday! =)

That's good that you don't use msg all the time, especially since it can be harmful to your body...enjoy your day! =)

I totally agree with you that food can be absolutely delicious without msg---have you experienced getting a headache after eating out?? That's actually my experience when I eat out sometimes & then the food has a lot of msg--& maybe my body's not used to it & i get a headache as a reaction to too much msg...so it must be really bad for one's health...here's to a healthy 2008!! =)

Well maybe you've got to cut down on junk food or eating out for a while and eat more fruits and vegetables just to be more healthier and not get headaches when you eat out again. =)

In our case, it's the other way aroung--my mom's the one who introduced us to healthy eating-and it's actually really great once you eat healthy, especially since there are healthier alternatives that are really better for your body.=) In our country, msg is also called vetsin ;) Enjoy your day!

I think that everyone is entitled to their opinion some people may be wary of using msg, especially if they know the side effects that it can bring, some may not be. And like with everything else, I do think that moderation is key. happy cooking to you =)!