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Monosodium Glutamate Diet Plan

Sensitivity and allergy to monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a common problem causing horrible symptoms such as fatigue, migraine headache, swelling and irritability. Many foods are laden with MSG, making it hard to know where to start when you are eliminating it from your diet. If you patiently fill your diet with foods that do not contain MSG, you can eliminate your MSG sensitivity symptoms rather easily.

  1. Avoid Processed Foods

    • Avoid processed foods like the plague, as most of them have MSG in them. If they do not list MSG or monosodium glutamate on their ingredient list, then they might list "natural flavors," which can be MSG. If you have a hankering for processed foods, you can read the label and take a risk in eating something. Just know that sometimes labels are deceiving and you might unknowingly consume MSG and cause yourself horrible symptoms.

    Eat Organic Whole Foods

    • Eating organic whole foods will help to ensure that you are eating chemical-free food that does not contain MSG. When you stick to organic fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products and meats, you know that your body will probably be able to handle what you are feeding it. Without having to deal with MSG and other chemicals, your body will become healthier, and your immune system stronger.

    Hold the Condiments

    • Most condiments, unless they are all-natural and organic or homemade, do contain MSG. This includes salad dressing, barbecue sauce, ketchup and mustard. Even if you eat a meal that is otherwise free of MSG, and you include MSG-laden condiments, you will find yourself miserable with symptoms.

    Carefully Eat Out

    • Be careful when eating out. Try to stick to salads with any condiments on the side, or try to eat at organic restaurants. Most restaurants do offer a salad option, so you should still be able to socialize with others in a restaurant. You might consider getting some organic salad dressing packets to keep in your purse so that you can still have the flavors you love while dining out with friends. It might seem tempting to throw your diet out the window in a restaurant, but unless you are prepared to deal with the symptoms, it's probably better to be safe than sorry.

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