MSG Is MSG a Natural Ingredient? Key Takeaways: Monosodium glutamate is made from natural sources through fermentation, a process that has…Theresa Hedrick, MS, RDNovember 4, 2026
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FeaturedMSG in Cooking Using MSG for Gourmet Umami Flavor on a Budget Food costs have risen roughly 30% to 35% over the past decade. In response, more…Theresa Hedrick, MS, RDOctober 6, 2026
FeaturedMSG in Cooking Add Umami for More Satisfying Vegetarian Dishes Vegetarian dishes often get a bad rap for being mundane or boring, frequently dismissed as…Tessa Nguyen, MEd, RDSeptember 24, 2026
Savory Cuisine CornerSavory Recipes - Appetizers & Side Dishes Make It Yesterday and Party Today! What makes a holiday party a blast? The answer is simple. You need the right…Mary Lee Chin, MS, RDSeptember 16, 2026
FeaturedMSG in Cooking September is National Fruit and Vegetable Month! Use Umami to Boost the Flavor of Vegetables Many people struggle to eat enough vegetables. Despite being essential for a healthy diet, vegetables…Theresa Hedrick, MS, RDSeptember 9, 2026
FeaturedMSG MSG — Overcoming the Myth and Misinformation Food is personal. What we eat — and at times, perceive to be healthy —…Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, FANDAugust 31, 2026
The Umami Connection Is It Tasty or Delicious? Palatability & Umami Connections Foods that merit “delicious” start with how taste qualities in foods interact, and often involve…Michele Redmond, MS, RDN, FANDAugust 24, 2026
FeaturedMSG No Reason to Hide: Is Glutamate in YOUR Favorite Food? Is glutamate added to your food? If it is, it’s listed on the ingredient label.…Keith-Thomas Ayoob, EdD, RD, FANDAugust 18, 2026
FeaturedMSGSavory RecipesSavory Recipes - Appetizers & Side Dishes Umami Tapas: Small Plates, Big Flavor — and Smart Nutrition Tapas are more than a favorite Spanish food tradition—they’re an opportunity to enjoy a variety…Sylvia Klinger DBA, MS, RD, LDN, CPTAugust 6, 2026
FeaturedMSG in CookingSavory RecipesSavory Recipes - Appetizers & Side Dishes Tapas Umami: platos pequeños, gran sabor y nutrición inteligente Las tapas son mucho más que una tradición culinaria española: son una oportunidad para disfrutar…Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RD, LDN, CPTAugust 6, 2026