Eating For Health

The Hidden Problem in Your Kitchen Plastic cutting boards are popular for their lightweight design, affordability, and dishwasher-safe convenience. But recent studies reveal a troubling downside: every knife stroke can release hundreds of microplastic particles into your food . ( Time )   One study found that chopping carrots on a plastic board left behind over 1,000 microplastic fragments per use , adding up to about 50 grams of plastic per year—the equivalent of eating 10 credit cards . Microplastics are not just an environmental issue. They’ve been detected in human blood, lungs, liver, kidneys, heart and even in breast milk, raising concerns about long-term health effects. While research is still emerging, evidence suggests microplastics may “be linked to cancer, heart attacks ( Stanford ) and contribute to inflammation, oxidative stress, and even neurological risks . ( Medical Express )   Why Plastic Cutting Boards Are Riskier Over Time Ø   Knife marks : Onc...

So many people grab bottled water and have no idea if they will be drinking purified tap water or spring water.   As the LA Times noted , “You do know that, in most cases, bottled water is just tap water?”   And Americans drink A LOT of bottled water as it is now the #1 beverage, even surpassing sodas.   In 2018 , an American consumed about 42 gallons of bottled water and sales were huge reaching $31 billion.   People drink bottled water thinking it is healthier and it is healthier than sugared sodas.   But is bottled water healthier than plain tap water?   Is bottled water tap water? In many cases yes.   Rather than open up the tap or fill up a glass of water from your refrigerator, Americans are choosing bottled water .   Both Coke and Pepsi filter tap water, bottle it and then sell it at a nice mark up.   In fact, a study found that “nearly 64% of bottled water in America is just tap water...” What major brands of bottled water are ...