Flavor Unleashed: Cooking with MSG to Reduce Sodium

January 30, 2025 - By ARC Health & Wellness Community

This engaging and informative webinar explored cooking with MSG (monosodium glutamate) as a flavorful alternative to high-sodium ingredients! In this session, culinary expert and Registered Dietitian Tessa Nguyen explored the science behind MSG, its recent boom in popularity, its benefits, and how it can enhance the taste of your favorite dishes without compromising health.

This webinar is sponsored by The Glutamate Association.

Presenter: Tessa Nguyen, MEd, RD, of TN Media

Bio: Tessa Nguyen, MEd, RD, is an internationally acclaimed chef, registered dietitian, and speaker. As the founder and principal of TN Media, her talents come to life in the form of deliciously diverse recipes, cultural auditing, bespoke content development, speaking engagements, and countless media work. Tessa’s areas of expertise include health equity within the food and nutrition industries, food and agriculture connections, inclusive culinary nutrition applications, accessible and affordable cooking, and food allergies and intolerances, including the low FODMAP diet. Tessa’s multiethnic heritage and lived experience across multiple countries has centered her in providing inclusive services founded on cultural humility. Connect with her @thetessanguyen on Instagram & TikTok.