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But BPA isn’t the only dangerous chemical in plastics we need to avoid. Plastic
containers made of vinyl PVC #3 also pose risks.
Found in water bottles, food storage containers and wraps (like Saran and Reynolds)
vinyl PVC #3 releases toxic substances including adipates and phthalates into food and
water when heated.
In addition to harming your health, these petroleum-based products are difficult to
recycle and account for nearly 20 pounds of solid waste per American annually.
Finally, there’s polystyrene #6 found in Styrofoam products which leaches styrene—
a carcinogen—into your foods and drinks. With one sip of a hot beverage out of a
Styrofoam cup you can taste it. And if you add a squeeze of lemon, you’ll notice the
cup melts before your eyes.
The Body...Unburdened. Keep your body free of phthlates, adipates and
styrene with these simple tips:
Choose a clear solution—glass. Plenty of inexpensive, contaminant free
glass storage containers (like Pyrex and Anchor) are available. While they
do have plastic lids, the lid doesn’t come into contact with the food for
storage purposes.
Don’t microwave. If you do, never heat food in takeout containers or use
storage wraps in the microwave.
Avoid Styrofoam containers.
Are You Minimizing Your Minerals If you’re drinking filtered
tap water, you’re doing a lot to reduce your exposure to
contaminants. But there’s something you should know. Some
filters remove almost all of the important minerals found in
―hard‖ water including magnesium. Learn more about why you
need this important mineral and how a deficiency is a silent
cause of disease in 20 Lifesaving Tests Your Doctor Hasn’t
Performed (And Should!). And be sure you’re taking a high
quality, whole foods multivitamin/mineral supplement daily.
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