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What are ultra-processed foods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I am seeking information and guidance regarding ultra-processed foods, as I have recently become aware of their potential impact on health and well-being. What are ultra-processed foods, and how do they differ from other food categories? Can you provide examples... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ultra-processed foods are industrialized formulated foods that are generated from natural food materials and are supplemented with preservatives and additives. Examples are cakes, cookies, and ice cream. The nutritional content of ultra-processed foods is very rich as... Read Full »
Can I get infections if I am working with unwashed raw foods?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a situation. As I am working a lot with food, would it be possible to get a disease from not washing food? For example - I cut myself with the sharp end of a banana, and my finger was bleeding. Is it possible to get hepatitis, HIV, syphilis, or other diseases from this? The same ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Certain diseases can get transmitted through raw food, especially raw meat, such as warts, herpes, pox viruses, etc. However, diseases such as HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis are not transmitted by handling food, and you need not panic regarding these. It is advisable to ... Read Full »