Re: I am MSG free and lovin it

There is truth in your message. At first I thought it was the wheat that made me mentally slow but following my diet and trying to avoid Mono-Sodium-Glutamat (Natrium Glutamat) and foods rich in free glutamate I came to conclusion that it was not the wheat that was making me feel like this but free glutamate I was getting from wheat and other foods rich in it or with added MSG.

There are still few question to ask when I feel ups or downs on different days but one thing is certain and that is avoiding Mono-Sodium-Glutamat (Natrium Glutamat) and foods rich in free glutamate:
Foods rich in glutamate and aspartate:

1) Grains: Wheat, barley, and oats are highest. Corn and rice are lower than the previous three but higher than potatoes.

2) Dairy Products: All Cheeses (cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, PARMESAN) are very high. Casein is very concentrated in cheese and is 20% glutamic acid by composition.

3) Beans: Soy, Pinto, lima, black, navy, and lentils

4) Seeds: Sunflower, pumpkin, etc.

5) Peanuts: Very high, as are cashews, pistachios, and almonds. I have more detailed charts on the site to show exact values for the various nuts. Everything in moderation applies when eating nuts of any kind. So, I do not recommend you reach for nuts when you are really hungry unless you can stop after a few. Nuts are very good for you..in moderation. For example, seven almonds a day gives you what you need .

6) Diet drinks: Primary source of aspartate (aspartame/Nutrasweet)

7) Prepared foods, soups: 70% of prepared foods and many soups have MSG

8) Meats: Note: All meats are naturally rich in glutamate and aspartate. Lamb (and eggs) are the lowest, while rabbit and turkey are the highest.

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I still eat lots of meat and drink some yogurt but I do avoid foods that are highest in free glutamate. Tweet