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Have You Heard Of MSG:

Monosodium glutamate, also known as sodium glutamate or MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. It is a form of concentrated salt added to foods to enhance the flavor.

This salt version of glutamic acid is an amino acid the body can produce on its own, but the artificial MSG are produced from fermented sugar beets. Because this kind of MSG is processed, it can cause many adverse reactions, including skin rashes, itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, migraine headaches, asthma, heart irregularities, depression and even seizures.

According to Active8Health, Maggi  noodles contain hydrolysed groundnut protein,and MSG for flavor enhancement, which is made using Bactosoytone, itself made from soy protein using a catalyst enzyme porcine (taken from intestine of Pig).

Fact About Maggi:

To counter the unhealthy tag, they have come with new ideas like atta noodles, veggies etc.The Atta noodles may be slightly better than the maida ones, but to say that they have added veggies is a bit of a stretch – three desiccated peas and 5 shreds of dehydrated carrots in the Tastemaker hardly counts for added veggies. Nutritionally there isn’t much that maggi noodles can offer, unless you decide to add mixed veggies of your own.

Most importantly now they claim there are ‘No MSG’ added on the packet and  other substitutes are used for equalling that – such as excess salt.

Sour milk have nothing to upset you as you can prepare it for making cheese.

Cheese preparation:

• Heat the milk until the curd separates from the whey
• Remove from flame and leave it for 5-10min. Overcooked sour milk gets bitter.
• Add a bit of salt and Gently strain through a napkin.
• Hang it so that whey continue to drip down completely. You can squeeze a bit to remove more whey and make a more pleasant soft cheese.
• Refrigerate, then eat it as fresh cheese 
• It can be mixed with cream, salt and pepper for cottage cheese

Use it for Baking:

• Sour milk is a common ingredient in many pancake, cake and waffle recipes.So you can happily use it for your delicious cakes.

• Sour milk is great for the skin as it makes it smoother and more even complexion. 
• Place sour milk all over the face, let sit, then rinse off with milk  followed by a final rinsing of water.

Aniseed Home Made Baby Gripe Water Recipe

• Add 1 Tablespoon of Anise Seed to 2 Cups Of Boiling Water.
• Let it boil for about 10 minutes.
• Strain out the seeds, stir, and allow water to cool to room temp. 
• Feed to baby as needed at room temp or slightly warmed. Some recommend 2 oz. given in a bottle or syringe.
• Dosage can be given every 15 mins-30 mins. as needed, for no more than 3 doses in an hour.

• Regular application of watermelon extract avoids skin from getting aged by preserving the younger look.The reason behind this is credited to the anti-ageing agent lycopene present in watermelon.
• So even eating watermelon daily would yield you the same result in long run.

• Watermelon is rich in water content that quenches our thirst during summer. Consequently,When the body gets hydrated, the production of collagen is promoted and you get a firm and young-looking skin.

• Blend one cup of watermelon chunks with sugar and add lemon juice to it. This can be stored for up to a week in the refrigerator. Use this in your bath to gently exfoliate the skin.

Porridge (oatmeal)

• The perfect breakfast, porridge is made from whole-grain oats that are full of fibre using lots of water. It is also served hot so it will take longer to eat and, as it is made from whole-grains, it will be digested slowly.
• All that fibre and liquid means you will feel full for longer and energy will be released slower, giving a lower spike in your blood glucose.

Crisp-breads

• Crisps-breads are whole-grain crackers made from rye. They are packed full of fibre and are very low in fat, making them a great alternative to traditional crackers.
• Whole-grains contain more plant nutrients than refined grains. They also have lower GI values ie they take longer to digest so they release glucose into your bloodstream at a more moderate rate than refined grains. Research suggests that persons who eat whole-grains tend to have less fat around their stomachs than people who eat refined grains.
• The benefits of whole-grains don't just apply to crackers. Switching from refined-grains to whole-grain cereals, breads, and pastas is also crucial for beating your diabetes.

Quinoa

• Quinoa is a pseudo-cereal, ie it is not actually a cereal but it is cooked and eaten in the same way as cereals. Unlike wheat or rice, it contains eight of the essential amino acids and so it is a complete protein (8 grams per cup). It is packed with dietary fibre (5g per cup), phosphorus, magnesium and iron. It is also gluten-free and easy to digest.
• The only drawback with quinoa is that it contains more fat than wheat or rice. However these are mainly heart-healthy fats such as monounsaturated fat (in the form of oleic acid). Quinoa can also provide small amounts of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). In addition, it contains a wide variety of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients (plant chemicals).
• Though it is relatively unknown in the many parts of the world, quinoa is as easy to cook as any true grain. Mixed with vegetables and some lean protein, it can make for some interesting dinners.

Bulgur wheat

• Bulgur is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat that has been parboiled (partially pre-cooked) and dried. It is usually ground into particles which are sifted and sold in various sizes. As only a small amount of bran is removed during processing, it is considered a whole grain. It has a pleasant, nutty flavour, and can be stored for long periods.
• Bulgur is highly nutritious. A 100gm contains nearly 16g of carbohydrates (of which less than half a gram are sugars), 12.29g of protein, and only 1.33g of fat. Just 3.5% of the energy in bulgur comes from fat.
• Bulgur is also high in dietary fibre (more than 18%) and rich in B vitamins, iron, phosphorus and manganese. Indeed this grain has more nutritional impact than rice or couscous. It also requires very little cooking and can be mixed with other ingredients without being cooked. Bulgur shines in Middle Eastern dishes such as tabbouleh salad and kibbeh.

Sweet potatoes

• Sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest foods on Earth. They are excellent sources of carotenes, and the darker they are, the more carotenes they contain. They also contain plenty of vitamins and dietary minerals.
• Sweet potatoes contain glutathione, an antioxidant that can enhance the metabolism of nutrients and the health of the immune-system, and also protect against a wide range of diseases.
• Unlike many other starchy vegetables, their low GI value ensures that sweet potatoes are a great diabetes beater and a wondrous substitute for ordinary potatoes.

Soy milk

• Many non-dairy milk alternatives are available. Made from plants, each has a different nutritional profile, flavour, colour and texture.
• Soy milk is one of the most popular substitutes for dairy milk. Made from soybeans, its nutritional profile is the most similar to cow's milk compared to other non-dairy alternatives.
• It contains 8 to 10 grams of protein per serving. The isoflavones in soy milk have been shown to be beneficial in preventing heart disease.
• Soy milk can be sweetened or unsweetened, fortified with calcium vitamins A and D and riboflavin. You can also get flavoured varieties such as chocolate and vanilla. Good though it is, you need to be cautious when buying soy milk and read the labels thoroughly.
• Casein, the protein found in milk, and caseinate derivatives are sometimes added, along with sugar and fat to enhance the taste. Ensure that soy milk contains less than 3% fat and that only 10% of its energy comes from fat.

Non-dairy yoghurts

• Several non-dairy yoghurts are available in most markets. These are made from various milks including rice, soy, and coconut milk. One of the most popular is yoghurt made from soy milk.
• You can make soy yoghurt at home just by adding yoghurt bacteria to soy milk, using the same method as you would use for dairy yoghurt. However you need to add one tablespoon of sugar for each litre of unsweetened soy milk in order to promote bacterial fermentation. This is because soy milk on its own lacks the lactose (milk sugar) that is the basic food for the yogurt bacteria.
• Soy yogurt contains less fat (about 2.7%) than yogurt made with whole milk (3.5% fat). Soy yogurt can also be made from reduced-fat soy milk. However you need to check labels carefully for taste-enhancing added ingredients that can boost sugar or fat levels dramatically.

Beans

• Beans are high in protein but very low in fat and have no cholesterol. They are full of complex carbohydrates, yet have a low GI value, which means they are very helpful for controlling your glucose and cholesterol levels.
• Beans have high levels of vitamins and dietary minerals. They also contain significant amounts of insoluble and soluble fibre. One cup of cooked beans has between 9 and 13 grams of fibre. This is one reason why people who eat beans often weight less than those who don't.
• Adding low-calorie beans to your diet will help you lose weight and control your blood glucose levels.

Lean meat and fish

• Protein can keep you full longer and digesting it burns more calories than digesting other foods. Meat and fish contain more protein than most other foodstuffs.
• However, if you must eat meat, make sure it is as lean as possible. Dark meat tends to be high in fat. Skinless chicken breast contains less fat. Some cuts of beef have less than four grams of saturated fat per serving, so you can eat them provided you stick to 4-ounce servings.
• One of the best sources of protein is fish and most fish are low in fat. In addition, the fats found in salmon, herring and other fatty fish are usually omega-3 fatty acids, healthy forms of fat that are said to protect against heart disease and other chronic conditions. Moderately-sized servings of fish should not impede you from controlling your blood glucose and beating your diabetes.

Broths

• A broth is water in which vegetables or meats have been boiled and which is used as a soup. Broths help you beat your diabetes by helping you to lose or maintain your weight. Soups are full of water (by definition!) and tend to fill you up while only delivering a minimal amount of calories.
• Soup is also hot, which prevents you from guzzling it down too quickly, which allows the feeling of satiation to kick in before you have eaten too much. When eaten as a first course, a broth will take up space in your stomach that might have gone to foods with higher calories.
• You can make a satisfying low-calorie meal out of a broth by adding chopped up chunky vegetables, beans or cubes of lean meat, chicken or fish.

Salads

• Eating salads is a great way for beating diabetes. The vegetables found in salads are nearly always high in vitamins, minerals and fibre. In addition, ingredients such as lettuce contain plenty of water which will take up space in your stomach (provided they are eaten as a starter), leaving less room for fattier foods later in your meal.
• You can make your salads more interesting by making sure they contain a variety of vegetables and fruits. But be cautious with vinaigrettes, which can add satisfying flavours, as some contain excessive amounts of oil.

Chilli or hot peppers

• Chilli or hot peppers, such as habaneros or jalapeños, contain a flavourless compound called capsaicin, an irritant that produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact.
• Capsaicin seems to curb the appetite and speed up the metabolism slightly, but only for a short time. However, because people tend to eat less when their food is spicy, it can be helpful in reducing the amount of food you eat and thus your weight, which will help you control your blood sugar.
• You can't eat spicy foods, of course, if you have acid reflux or other digestive problems.

Cinnamon

• Cinnamon has a stabilising effect on blood sugar. Studies indicate that it can cut fasting glucose levels by up to 30%. My own experience suggests that, about a teaspoon sprinkled on my porridge (oatmeal) in the mornings reduces my average glucose levels on awaking by nearly 0.5mmol/l (9mg/l) or about 8%, a significant drop. Half a teaspoon has little effect.
• It seems to me that this spice, in the form of ground powder, can help control your blood glucose. However a Cochrane review (a meta-analysis summarising and interpreting the results of many trials) published in 2012 found that cinnamon was no more effective than a placebo in reducing haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), a long-term measurement of blood glucose control. Nevertheless I continue to use cinnamon it every morning.

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• Consuming high-fat foods. Fat interrupt stomach emptying and can add to the feeling of heaviness
• Stress or anxiety
• Smoking
• A gastrointestinal disease, obstruction or illness
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS, or spastic colon), a disease caused by abdominal pain or cramps and changes in intestinal function
• Conditions such as Coeliac disease (lactose intolerance as it's side effect) wherein the digestive tract aren't able to break down food and absorb some food components.