Question 1

is it safe to eat burnt food?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Burnt food is like charcoal; absorbs intestinal gas. It is safe if the food was safe to begin with.

Question 2

hello, is it safe to eat gmo foods?

Accepted Answer

Unclear, Depends: GMO known to have begun in the 18th century with the monk Gregor Mendel who kept records of the genetically modified foods achieved via cross breading. So GMO is not new. In the last ~30 years, humans have developed additional methods for GMO which ↑ the speed &amp; flexibility of GMO characteristics. Without clinical trials to compare what difference GMO makes, now one knows for certain any downsides

Question 3

is it safe to eat food that has survived a big flood?

Accepted Answer

No. Discard all food: No. Discard all food that has come into contact with floodwater, including canned goods, water bottles, and plastic utensils. When in doubt, throw it out!

Question 4

is it safe to eat expired canned food?

Accepted Answer

Cans: Food can spoil after the expiration date so it is safer not to eat them. Good Luck

Question 5

is it safe to eat junk food, while on accutane?

Accepted Answer

Not too much: Keep the processed and fatty foods to a minimum.

Question 6

is it safe to eat foods with msg while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Msg in pregnancy is controversial becomes some studies showed problems in mice exposed to large doses. Those risks have not been shown in human studies. In rare cases people get headaches and nausea after eating msg.  According to the fda it is safe to eat msg in pregnancy.

Question 7

is it safe to eat non-organic foods while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I think what is more important is eating lots of fruits and vegetables and eating a diet of unprocessed food.  By that i mean cook your food yourself.  Don't eat out or eat food that is premade.

Question 8

is it safe to eat exceptionally spicy foods while i am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: During pregnancy, hormones relax the GI tract and make reflux more common; even in women who didn't have heartburn prior to pregnancy. If you are able to tolerate spicy food without adverse side effects, it's fine.

Question 9

is it safe to eat food prepared by someone with coronavirus? even if they wear a mask and gloves?

Accepted Answer

Better to skip: The protective gear is not protectve enough to prepare food

Question 10

is it safe to eat raw vegetables as i put them into a blender and make full food smoothies for health?

Accepted Answer

By and large: yes. Just make sure to wash them thoroughly, and pay attention to any use by or expiration dates on the packaging, if any are present. In general, raw vegetables preserve more of the intrinsic nutrients in the food when compared to canned or frozen vegetables. Hope this helps!

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