| You may have heard about the potential harmful | | | | have bottles for purchase that will specifically say |
| effects of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical | | | | BPA Free. This will also cut down on the millions of |
| commonly used in some plastic containers and the | | | | plastic bottles polluting our earth. |
| linings of some canned foods. | | | | 2 - Avoid Polycarbonate Plastic Food Containers |
| BPA is a chemical produced in large quantities | | | | and Tableware. Better choice are usually the |
| primarily for use in the manufacture of | | | | BPA-free plastics with the recycling labels #1, #2, |
| polycarbonate plastics. They are typically clear and | | | | or #4 and #5. I was amazed at how many |
| hard, and used in certain food and beverage | | | | childrens food containers (plates, cups, etc) that |
| packaging such as water and infant bottles. | | | | we had to get rid of when I went through our |
| In 2007, the CDC published results that BPA had | | | | cupboards. I recommend you do the same. |
| been detected in the urine of nearly 93% of | | | | 3 - Minimize the Use of Canned Foods and Canned |
| those tested, a finding indicating widespread | | | | Drinks. Choose fresh or frozen foods or those in |
| exposure to BPA in the U.S. population. BPA has | | | | glass containers or bottles, including baby food |
| been linked to a variety of health problems. | | | | that comes in jars only, do not purchase the kind |
| Here are a few simple suggestions to help you | | | | in plastic. |
| reduce your BPA exposure: | | | | 4 - Ask your Dentist for BPA-Free Sealants and |
| 1 - Avoid Reusable Polycarbonate (labeled #7) | | | | Composite Fillings. |
| plastic water and baby bottles which tend to be | | | | 5 - Avoid microwaving or heating any food in |
| hard and clear. Choose polyethylene or unlined | | | | plastic containers or canned food, which may |
| aluminum bottles instead. Today, many companies | | | | release these chemicals into your food. |