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"I'm telling you, it's MSG that makes the dishes better!" says 53-year-old Aunt Zhao, confidently teaching her neighbors how to use MSG to enhance the flavor of home-cooked food.
Aunt Zhao is a housewife who has been cooking at home for many years and thinks she has a lot of research on the use of various seasonings. Three years later, Aunt Zhao was diagnosed with cancer. After learning about her diet, the doctor pointed out the problem of her excessive use of MSG. "How can you eat like that! Your eating habits are extremely bad for your health. The doctor angrily reprimanded Aunt Zhao and warned her to change her eating habits.
In fact, MSG itself, as a condiment, does not directly cause cancer when used in moderation. But excessive intake, especially if not mindful of other healthy eating habits, can indeed have adverse effects on physical health. Aunt Zhao's example sparked a community discussion about MSG safety and healthy eating.
In Aunt Zhao's diet, MSG has become an essential ingredient for almost every dish. Over time, this high-sodium diet increased the burden on her body, especially the pressure on her kidneys and heart. In addition, excess MSG may interfere with normal neurotransmission, affecting the overall health of the body.
After being diagnosed with cancer, Aunt Zhao began to seriously reflect on her eating habits. She gradually reduced her use of MSG in favor of more natural condiments, such as ginger, garlic and coriander, which provide rich flavor on their own and contain antioxidants and vitamins that are beneficial to health.
With the adjustment of eating habits, Aunt Zhao's health has improved significantly. Her weight has returned to her ideal level and the results of various medical examinations have shown a positive trend. These positive changes have made her realize the important impact of a balanced diet on health. She began actively promoting healthy eating messages in her community, encouraging neighbors to reduce the use of processed foods and high-sodium seasonings.
Her dietary shift has not only improved her health, but has also inspired those around her to start thinking about their eating habits. In several healthy cooking workshops organized by the community, Aunt Zhao is often invited to share her experience of gradually changing her dishes from simple home-cooked dishes to healthy dishes that are low in sodium and high in fiber.
Aunt Zhao showed the participants how to use a variety of herbs and spices instead of MSG to make dishes delicious and healthy. She explained in detail the potential harms of continuous intake of high-sodium foods to the human body, including increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and increasing the burden on the kidneys.
Aunt Zhao also discussed the long-term effects of food additives on human health. Over-reliance on processed foods and chemical additives can lead to health problems such as chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, etc. Much of this information comes from her self-observations before and after changing her eating habits and what she has learned from various health lectures and readings.
Aunt Zhao's efforts have gradually changed the food culture of the community. More and more residents are starting to reduce their reliance on MSG and other artificial flavorings in favor of natural ingredients and condiments. Some restaurants and snack bars in the neighborhood are also starting to respond to this change by introducing more healthy menu options.
During a Q&A session at a health talk, one resident asked a question: "Aunt Zhao, you mentioned that reducing sodium intake can help lower blood pressure, but for those of us who already have high blood pressure problems, are there any other dietary recommendations besides reducing sodium?"
"In addition to reducing sodium intake, it is also very important to increase the intake of dietary fiber, which can not only help digestion, but also help control blood sugar and prevent cardiovascular disease," said Aunt Zhao. Diet should start from one aspect."
The resident was satisfied with Aunt Zhao's answer, and she said that she would try to adjust her diet in order to improve her blood pressure problems. Aunt Zhao's advice not only boosted her confidence in dealing with her personal health issues, but also benefited other participants, thus further promoting the improvement and promotion of healthy eating habits in the community.
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