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No, most home food-sensitivity kits aren’t reliable for diagnosing food problems; they pick up IgG exposure, not allergy or true intolerance.

No, most home kits for food allergies aren’t reliable for diagnosing true IgE allergies; use clinician-led testing for decisions.

Yes, many traditional Asian cuisines promote health when centered on vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seafood, and modest portions.

Yes—when a recipe and firing pass certified leach tests, ash-based finishes can be used on food surfaces; many mixes are decorative only.

No, approved artificial food colors aren’t linked to cancer at permitted intakes; one dye (Red No. 3) was banned in foods after animal data.

U.S. law does not ban artificial food dyes nationwide; most FDA-approved color additives remain legal, with some state limits.

No, artificial food dyes aren’t banned across Europe; most are allowed with strict limits, labels, and one notable ban on titanium dioxide (E171).

No, apples are not negative-calorie foods; digestion burns a small share, so apple calories still count.

Yes, applesauce and peeled apples are gentle choices after food poisoning once vomiting settles.

Yes—some synthetic food colors can trigger reactions in sensitive people; regulators set limits that aim to keep intake within safe ranges.