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Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is used to enhance flavor and some of them are extreme sensitive to it because it is believed that it cause headaches, muscle tightening. Consider choose quality vegetable oils. Better to avoid hydrogenated oils and fats, refined oils and margarines, animal oils and fats. Hydrogenated oils are manufactured oils and they may cause the arteries with a risk of heart disease, kidneys, liver, spleen, intestine and gallbladder.

Home remedies:-
1. For curing congestion you can smell red pepper or some jalapenos.
2. If you are suffering from mild bronchitis then take steam shower.
3. For curing throat sore take gargle with hot water and put two 2 or 3 pinches of salt in it.
4. For avoiding allergies and cold drink green tea.
5. Keep yourself from hydrated by drinking lots of water.
6. To avoid fever or flu you can eat artichokes
7. For toothache you can take clove oil and apply at the tooth where it is paining.
8. If you are having body pains you can have hot milk with turmeric's in it.
9. Drink lemon and ginger tea to cure stomach ache.

Preventions:-
1. If you are having cough or cold then don't sit under the A.C. for a long time and don't drink cold drinks and ice creams.
2. If have congestion problem then don't breath the polluted air outside and wear a mask while going out.
3. Don't eat the junk food. By this stomach disorders will occur.
4. Having the balanced diet like seeds, green leafy vegetables, cereals, fresh fruits and other foods which having vitamins and proteins in it will keep the body healthy and strong to fight with various diseases.
5. Keep yourself clean, take frequent baths and wash the face, hands and legs whenever you come from outside and will prevent from germs in our body.
6. Whenever you get sneezing or cough, cover the face with a hand kerchief.
7. You should have a proper sleep for at least 6-7hours and avoid stress and tension. This will prevent from headache and other parts.

Some of the tips are:-
1. Protect the nutrients and colors in vegetables. Cook them quickly by steaming or frying.
2. For better health use herbs, vinegar, tomatoes, onions and/or fat-free or low-fat sauces or salads, mainly if you have high blood pressure or cholesterol.
3. By using your time and freeze it wisely. When you are cooking, make it more by preparing enough for other meals.
4. Smoothie will cover multitude of needs. You can keep different types of fruits in it like banana, kiwi or some orange or other juice, some fat-free or low-fat yogurt and protein powder. You will get 4-5 servings of fruits in one glass of yummy shake and serve it to your loved ones. It's easy, cool, refreshing and healthy
5. Prepared spice or herb can have high salt content and increase your risk for high blood pressure.
6. Replace salt with herbs and spices or sine of the salt-free seasoning mixes. Make use of lemon juices, citrus zest or hot chilies to add flavor.
7. Vegetables will have very high sodium content. Better to see for "low-sodium" veggies or try for frozen varieties. Compare the sodium content on the nutrition's facts label of similar products and you should choose the products having less sodium in it.
8. Prepare cup-shaped quick bread with less saturated fat and few calories. Use three ripe, mashed bananas, instead of 1/2 cup butter, lard, shortening or oil or substitute one cup of apple sauce per one cup of these fats.
9. Instead of using refined products use whole grains for your ingredients. Use whole-wheat flour, oatmeal and whole cornmeal. Whole-wheat flour can be exchanged for up to half of all-purpose flour. Example: if a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, try for 1cup of all-purpose flour and 1cup minus and 1 tablespoon of whole-wheat flour.

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