Health Risks Associated With Using Excessive Maggi Cubes In Cooking

Many women will disagree with me on this, but it is the truth backed by research. Maggi products are used in almost every dish in Africa and beyond, and is probably one of the most patronized products on the continent, but it comes with risks.

The ingredients in Maggi cubes contain Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Cornstarch, Less than 2% Dehydrated Beef, Caramel Colour, Natural Flavour, Disodium Inosinate, Spices, Turmeric, and TBHQ (Preservative).

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Of the aforementioned list, three ingredients are key elements, that is Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, and Hydrogenated Palm Oil.

It has already been established that excess salt in a meal is one of the major causes of high blood pressure in humans; this is one of the reasons why patients who are diagnosed of the disease are made to refrain from salt. According to statistics, most high blood pressure in Ghana can be traced to the excessive consumption of salt derived partly from Maggi cubes.

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Furthermore, medical research has connected Maggi products to the occurrence of cancer, obesity, cancer, etc. Maggi products are also liable to cause headaches, numbness, general weakness, muscle tightness, menstrual cramps, and others if consumed in excess. Not forgetting that the Trans Fat in Maggi can also exacerbate heart diseases.

Yes, Maggi spices make meals taste yummy, but why not take it in lower quantities? At least use half of a cube in preparing your sauce and try as much as possible to avoid putting a lot of salt in a dish that already has Maggi in it.

Moreover, try inculcating the habit of using natural herbs in cooking; there is dill, basil leaf, turmeric, nutmeg, and a whole lot of natural, unprocessed spices that will make your meals taste delicious!

Source: africacelebrities.com