Comments on: MSG Hides In Alexia Organic Fries http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:52:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Alexis http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-1033478 Alexis Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:46:53 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-1033478 Alexia was also just caught adding synthetic chemical preservatives to their Saute Reds. So yeah I think Alexia had every intention to mislead on the MSG. Remember they are owned by ConAgra. Alexia was also just caught adding synthetic chemical preservatives to their Saute Reds. So yeah I think Alexia had every intention to mislead on the MSG. Remember they are owned by ConAgra.

]]> By: Jane http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-995264 Jane Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:53:03 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-995264 I will assume that MSG is hiding in every Alexia product because if this company deliberatley does not call MSG by MSG, then they are not to be trusted. It's deceptive and yes, hidden. I'm allergic to MSG, sulfites, aspartame, etc - all from the same family of chemicals. I will assume that MSG is hiding in every Alexia product because if this company deliberatley does not call MSG by MSG, then they are not to be trusted. It’s deceptive and yes, hidden. I’m allergic to MSG, sulfites, aspartame, etc – all from the same family of chemicals.

]]> By: Erin http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-935464 Erin Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:35:43 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-935464 Not all of the Alexia french fries have autolyzed yeast extract (MSG). The flavor you happened to look at, the onion and garlic flavor, does in fact have MSG but many other flavors do not. So yes, it is important to look at the ingredients on any food you intend to put in your body, but don't assume that MSG is "hiding" in every Alexia product as your title suggests. Not all of the Alexia french fries have autolyzed yeast extract (MSG). The flavor you happened to look at, the onion and garlic flavor, does in fact have MSG but many other flavors do not. So yes, it is important to look at the ingredients on any food you intend to put in your body, but don’t assume that MSG is “hiding” in every Alexia product as your title suggests.

]]> By: James http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-181 James Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:17:10 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-181 I have just recently found out how destructive MSG can be. Its taken 9 years of trial and error. I have had several strokes and TIA's, went into the hospital once with my Blood pressure at 240/138 and slurring my speech and the wrong words coming out of my mouth, this was while I was taking my BP medicine. After sereral bouts of this and going into poor health in general, loosing my eyesight in my right eye, couldn't think straight, everything on my body hurting, flashing swirling optical migranes, dealing with metabolic syndrome and the weight gain associated with it....FINALLY, I have figured out it has all been being caused by MSG and its favorite excitotoxin buddy, asparatme. For any of you experiencing headaches, problems with your blood pressure or heart palpitations, weight gain, especially around mid section, Fuzzy memory, achy body, lack of any motivation at all. I highly advise you to start reading labels and eat only home cooked NATURAL not processed food. It is a royal pain in the butt when you first start trying to do it. It certainly takes more time than hitting a drive thru somewhere, but you will get your life back. Good L:uck, I hope my comments helps someone to not have to go through what I have had to for so long. I have just recently found out how destructive MSG can be. Its taken 9 years of trial and error. I have had several strokes and TIA’s, went into the hospital once with my Blood pressure at 240/138 and slurring my speech and the wrong words coming out of my mouth, this was while I was taking my BP medicine. After sereral bouts of this and going into poor health in general, loosing my eyesight in my right eye, couldn’t think straight, everything on my body hurting, flashing swirling optical migranes, dealing with metabolic syndrome and the weight gain associated with it….FINALLY, I have figured out it has all been being caused by MSG and its favorite excitotoxin buddy, asparatme. For any of you experiencing headaches, problems with your blood pressure or heart palpitations, weight gain, especially around mid section, Fuzzy memory, achy body, lack of any motivation at all. I highly advise you to start reading labels and eat only home cooked NATURAL not processed food. It is a royal pain in the butt when you first start trying to do it. It certainly takes more time than hitting a drive thru somewhere, but you will get your life back. Good L:uck, I hope my comments helps someone to not have to go through what I have had to for so long.

]]> By: Marc Feel Good Eating http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-180 Marc Feel Good Eating Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:31:27 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-180 Kristin, Great post!! Together with the "Sugar Blues", "In Bad Taste the MSG Syndrome" was one of the first health books that I read years ago. It was written by Dr. George Schwartz and largely ignored. I'm sure you can pick up a cheap copy on Amazon. It has a great history on how MSG came about. I can't believe the FDA now has 40 approved names for it....... Like Anna says, stay away from the packaged foods. Great blog! Marc Kristin,

Great post!!
Together with the “Sugar Blues”, “In Bad Taste the MSG Syndrome” was one of the first health books that I read years ago. It was written by Dr. George Schwartz and largely ignored. I’m sure you can pick up a cheap copy on Amazon. It has a great history on how MSG came about. I can’t believe the FDA now has 40 approved names for it……. Like Anna says, stay away from the packaged foods.
Great blog!

Marc

]]> By: Anna http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-179 Anna Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:42:31 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-179 "Don “Don

]]> By: Christiana http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-178 Christiana Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:01:01 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-178 This MSG phenomenon is new to me!!! I just can't believe how many things it is hiding in!! It really inspires me to make sure that everything that I and my family are eating are made from only whole food ingredients in my kitchen!! Thank you so much for sharing your discoveries with us!! This MSG phenomenon is new to me!!! I just can’t believe how many things it is hiding in!! It really inspires me to make sure that everything that I and my family are eating are made from only whole food ingredients in my kitchen!! Thank you so much for sharing your discoveries with us!!

]]> By: Rod Newbound, RN http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-177 Rod Newbound, RN Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:03:46 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-177 Thanks Kisten, for an enlightening post. The fact is the only way to know for sure you are getting what you want in food is to grow it yourself, but that's a pretty tough thing to do for the vast majority of people. The next best thing is to make it yourself from "scratch" as Bryan says above. I'm been doing that for over 40 years, and I frequently get rave reviews from friends and coworkers who sample what I cook. Over the years I have pretty much stopped eating at restaurants because I know I can make it better at home. And since my kitchen is one of the places I go to relax and be creative, it's far healthier than dealing with the noise and aggravation of a restaurant. As for processed foods, you won't find one in my cupboard. Thanks Kisten, for an enlightening post.

The fact is the only way to know for sure you are getting what you want in food is to grow it yourself, but that’s a pretty tough thing to do for the vast majority of people.

The next best thing is to make it yourself from “scratch” as Bryan says above. I’m been doing that for over 40 years, and I frequently get rave reviews from friends and coworkers who sample what I cook.

Over the years I have pretty much stopped eating at restaurants because I know I can make it better at home. And since my kitchen is one of the places I go to relax and be creative, it’s far healthier than dealing with the noise and aggravation of a restaurant.

As for processed foods, you won’t find one in my cupboard.

]]> By: KristenM http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-176 KristenM Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:24:11 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-176 Absolutely true. I'm 90% done creating a video tutorial on fat, and will go into this aspect in greater detail. Absolutely true. I’m 90% done creating a video tutorial on fat, and will go into this aspect in greater detail.

]]> By: Bryan - oz4caster http://www.foodrenegade.com/msg-hides-in-alexia-organic-fries/#comment-175 Bryan - oz4caster Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:17:54 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=173#comment-175 Unfortunately, many "organic" processed foods are also loaded with unhealthy polyunsaturated fat, mainly in the form of cheap vegetable oils, like soy oil, corn oil, safflower oil and even canola oil is fairly high in polyunsaturated fat. Another reason why it's better to make your own food from scratch. Unfortunately, many “organic” processed foods are also loaded with unhealthy polyunsaturated fat, mainly in the form of cheap vegetable oils, like soy oil, corn oil, safflower oil and even canola oil is fairly high in polyunsaturated fat. Another reason why it’s better to make your own food from scratch.

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