"According to a study recently published in Environmental Health Perspectives, forgoing packaged foods- such as canned foods and drinks, and packaged in plastic- could dramatically lower levels of BPA and DEHP, which disrupt hormonal balance and have been linked to birth defects, autism, early puberty, and other reproductive issues. The study authors found that when families switched to fresh foods and eliminated foods in cans and plastic containers for just three days, average levels of BPA in urine fell by more than 60% and average levels of DEHP metabolites fell by more than 50%. Participants whose exposure was highest in the toxins before the diet change had more than a 70% reduction of BPA and more than a 90% reduction of DEHP. Other ways to reduce exposure to BPA and DEHP include:
-Store food in glass or stainless steel containers.
-Never microwave food in plastic containers.
-When fresh fruits and vegetables are not available, choose frozen rather than canned."
-Store food in glass or stainless steel containers.
-Never microwave food in plastic containers.
-When fresh fruits and vegetables are not available, choose frozen rather than canned."
-Source: WellBella Sept 2011 issue
