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      Harvard Health Publishing: “By the way, doctor: Is palm oil good for you?”
    
      Food and Drug Administration: “Questions and Answers on Monosodium glutamate (MSG).”
    




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MSG: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a salt used as a food additive and flavor enhancer. While the Food and Drug Administration has categorized MSG as an ingredient that’s “generally recognized as safe,” some people have reported negative, short-term reactions to foods containing MSG, including headache and nausea. Ingredients such as hydrolyzed soy protein and “natural flavoring” typically contain MSG, Smith says. Palm oil: Palm oil is high in saturated fat, which can contribute to higher “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and may boost your risk of heart disease, per Harvard Health Publishing. Added and artificial sugars: Some brands sneak sugary ingredients into their bouillon cubes. Corn syrup solids are one to avoid, Smith says. Gluten: If you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, be sure to double-check the ingredients, Smith says.

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      Harvard Health Publishing: “By the way, doctor: Is palm oil good for you?”
    
      Food and Drug Administration: “Questions and Answers on Monosodium glutamate (MSG).”