Monday, September 17, 2018
ARTICLE - "14 UNEXPECTED ITEMS THAT CONTAIN TOXINS LIKE BPA"
14 Hidden Sources of Toxins in Plastics That You’re
Exposing Yourself to Every Day
Article from the TIP HERO website
Whether you
choose to jump on the plastic-free-lifestyle
bandwagon or not, you’re probably coming into contact with BPA and other toxic
chemicals on a daily basis in places that might
surprise you.
Wondering
just what
BPA is exactly? It stands for “bisphenol A” which is a chemical commonly
used in plastic and other products. It has been reported to be an endocrine disruptor
and possibly also raise blood pressure. It can cause such problems as
infertility, low sperm count, early puberty, asthma and even breast cancer.
BPA has been
shown to transfer to food and drinks that are stored in products that contain
this chemical. While you may already be avoiding plastic food containers and
plastic water bottles, there are many more products that contain BPA.
BPA
is often used in the lining of canned food. It may be present in very high
amounts due to the high heat involved in the sterilization process. The best
idea is to skip canned food altogether and choose fresh or frozen food instead.
Any
receipt printed on thermal paper may be lined with BPA. If a receipt contains
BPA and it’s recycled with other paper products, it can contaminate those paper
products as well. The safest choice is to skip the receipt.
BPA
can be found in many coffee pots, and this is of particular concern because of
the high heat involved
since heat can make the problem of BPA leaching into food and drinks even
worse.
Many
soda cans have BPA in the lining. This is just one more reason to stop drinking soda.
We
don’t often think of paper as a source of BPA. Many plastic cups are lined with
BPA, but many paper cups are too. It’s always a better option to drink out of a
reusable mug.
Although
a small source of BPA, this is a good reason to ditch the CD or DVD library for
digital versions.
If your dentist recommends sealants, be sure to ask for BPA-free ones.
Many
toothbrushes are plastic. Be sure to choose one that’s BPA-free.
Toothpaste
often comes in a plastic tube, and these tubes may contain BPA as well which
can leach into the toothpaste inside.
Powdered
baby formula often comes in cans that may contain BPA in the lining. If
breastfeeding isn’t an option, look for baby formula that’s not packaged in a
can.
It’s
always a better idea to use parchment paper or a reusable container with a lid
that doesn’t contain BPA, like a glass or metal container. We love mason
jars.
Skip
eggs packaged in polystyrene containers and buy the ones in cardboard cartons
instead.
The
plastic or polystyrene containers many restaurants use for you to bring home
your leftovers may contain BPA. It’s a good idea to bring your own reusable
glass or metal container if you think you’re going to want to bring home
leftovers.
We
know babies and young children put everything in their mouths including their
toys. The plastic used to make many kids’ toys may contain BPA, so it’s better
to buy toys made out of wood, cloth and other non-plastic materials.
While this is not an exhaustive
list, we hope it helps you see the variety of products that have hidden toxins
inside. Which item on this list did you find the most surprising?
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