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News18
13-06-2025
- Health
- News18
Uncle Roger Slams Ranveer Brar's Take On Ajinomoto: 'Why Giving Fake News?'
Last Updated: Chef Ranveer while preparing fried rice warned against using Ajinomoto (MSG), saying it is unhealthy for children and may cause "memory loss". Chef Ranveer Brar, one of India's most celebrated culinary personalities, is admired not only for his exceptional cooking skills but also for mentoring aspiring chefs and creating food-centric films that celebrate his passion for cuisine. Recently, he caught the attention of popular content creator Nigel Ng, better known as Uncle Roger, who reviewed Ranveer's Indian-style fried rice in his trademark humorous and light-hearted style. While the video was full of jokes and entertaining commentary, one particular moment stood out and is now getting a lot of attention online. In the clip, Chef Ranveer is seen preparing fried rice and warns against using Ajinomoto (MSG), saying it is unhealthy for children and may cause memory loss. MSG, or Monosodium Glutamate, is a common flavour enhancer often used in Chinese cuisine. He even joked further, 'Who need therapy when you can just forget your trauma?" The video was captioned, 'Memory loss not always bad thing." Watch the video here: The video gained traction online and accumulated over two million views. The comments section was filled with mixed reactions. One user jokingly wrote, 'I've been eating MSG since I was kid and still remember my childhood traumas." Another added, 'One guy 'expert' that went to a Chinese restaurant said he had a headache the day after—and after that, MSG has been vilified." On the other hand, some users still expressed concern. 'Yes, it does. Unfortunately, it's toxic and it builds up in your brain. It even kills brain cells, and it's harmful in different ways," one comment read. An individual shared, 'See, I love you, Uncle Roger, but believe me, I would still hesitate to add MSG in my daily cooking. I'm okay consuming it in small portions outside in hotels. This is due to decades of MSG being looked down on in India. Not sure where it started, but it's something we've all grown up hearing." Towards the end of the review, Uncle Roger praised Chef Ranveer's dish and called it well-made and flavourful. He also shared his thoughts on Indian-Chinese cuisine, saying that he finds it 'interesting" because it brings together Chinese techniques and Indian ingredients in a unique fusion.
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
‘That next-day blah after drinking?': Celebrity nutritionist highlights alcohol's devastating impact on sleep
Alcohol's detrimental impact on our health is a well-established fact – backed by science and medical experts for decades now. In a recent Instagram upload, celebrated nutritionist Pooja Makhija shared how an alcohol-induced hangover messes up our sleep cycle 'That next-day blah after drinking? It's not just the alcohol — it's your brain paying for fake sleep. Alcohol sedates you, suppresses REM, and messes with your circadian rhythm — leaving you tired, moody, and craving more the next night,' she mentioned in the caption of her Instagram post. And when it comes to chronic use? Makhija shared that it raises cortisol, disrupts emotional regulation, and trains your body to depend on an external off-switch. reached out to a health expert to understand the long-term effects of alcohol abuse on sleep patterns. Deepti Khatuja, head clinical nutritionist at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon explained that alcohol consumption can have a detrimental impact on one's sleep. Quoting studies that have revealed numerous neurotransmitter systems and other substances to be involved in the regulation of sleep and various sleep stages, she said, 'Both acute and chronic consumption alter the activity of many of these neurotransmitters such as – serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, Glutamate and noradrenaline- as well as affect other sleep factors. These alterations may contribute to sleep disturbances observed both in alcoholics and in people undergoing alcohol withdrawal.' She added that studies have suggested that some sleep problems observed among alcoholics may persist despite sustained abstinence and the three possible explanations can be: Although many people believe alcohol facilitates sleep, Dr Arpan Chaudhuri, consultant (internal medicine) and intensivist at Manipal Hospitals in Kolkata's Salt Lake told that alcohol use is actually shown to impair sleep quality and the amount of dream sleep a person gets. This can affect memory and concentration. Alcohol use can also make sleep apnoea worse. 'When alcohol is consumed just before bedtime, its percentage remains high in blood and that leads to instant sleep. But as the liver starts to metabolise the alcohol, it eventually disrupts sleep, especially the REM stage, and one tends to wake up soon after falling asleep owing to alcohol consumption just before bedtime. This is what is called as a fake sleep,' he further explained. 'Shorter sleep duration and more sleep interruptions may be the results of this imbalance, which lowers total sleep quality. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) also contributes to daytime sleepiness and exhaustion. People frequently use caffeine-containing products such as coffee and cigarettes to help them remain awake during the day, fueling an unhealthy cycle,' he added. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
