Having sweet plays dirty tricks on the metabolism of an individual
Well, thinking of replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners may be a wrong decision…although such sweeteners have no calories, studies have shown that they do contribute to weight gain as they encourage sugar cravings.
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Over a century ago, Japanese seasoning company Ajinomoto found itself entangled in a bizarre rumor — that its flagship monosodium glutamate (MSG) product, Aji-No-Moto, was concocted from snakes. Flavor enhancer: First developed in 1908 by Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda, MSG is known to enhance food’s flavor by complementing its other tastes. The bizarre myth that the seasoning was made from snakes emerged within a decade of it hitting store shelves in 1909.
Monosodium glutamate or Ajinomoto produces a unique fifth taste Umami that stimulates neurotransmitters and promotes frequent intake of unhealthy fast food
Public health physicians in Lagos State have dispelled rumours surrounding the use of AJI-NO-MOTO food seasoning, affirming that the umami seasoning is safe for consumption.