After going through hundreds of entries, "Vegemite" was selected as the winning moniker by Fred Walker's daughter. Although high quality studies are lacking, there is some preliminary evidence that magnesium may help improve symptoms of insomnia, or a difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep, in older adults. A liberal spread of Marmite, which contains 1,750mg of MSG per 100g (more than almost any other food product), will set you up for a day of nutritional resolve.

Vegemite is rich in B vitamins which have been linked to health benefits such as better brain health and reduced fatigue, anxiety, stress and heart disease risk. It is made from beef extract, yeast extract, caramel, sugar, onion, thickener, spices, and flavorings.I've struggled with my weight most of my life, constantly back and forth between losing and gaining. Unilever now makes Bovril using beef extract and a chicken version with the chicken variety extract. It’s the same fantastic flavor you know and love (if not milder taste), only gluten-free and FODMAP friendly. There are only 22 calories per serving in Marmite, so it's definitely a low calorie spread option for toast.

Now, the ingredients listed on the Marmite label include yeast, sugar, salt, mineral salt (potassium chloride), caramel color, corn maltodextrin, minerals (iron), vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, B12), herbs and spices.Scientists tested whether broths and soups supplemented with MSG could affect the behaviours of diners at an all-you-can-eat buffet.