Why am I fat? Because my self-esteem is crushed.

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It doesn't matter to my body what I eat,( except for supplements, they make a difference food no) but for my kid caffeine and sugar can cause plenty of wakeful nights. It isn't good for him or anybody to be a night owl, but for me, I think, wow, I could get so much done! I wish caffeine and sugar did that for me!

Originally Posted by Undertoad

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Moreover, is "feeling good" an indicator of health? As a chronic anxiety sufferer, I can tell you, I've spent a great deal of time "feeling bad" when it was merely a brain chemistry problem that brought about temporary physical symptoms.

Yes, I agree. I've witnessed it. I know two people whose anxieties increase with sugar.

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Does MSG give you a headache?


As the article points out, all of Asia is brimming with the stuff, and all of Asia doesn't have a headache. And a four-cheese pizza has as much glutamate as any chinese meal. What's up with that?

So what is up with that? Do I not really get headaches after eating msg?