Let’s get rid of the BPA and DEHP in our diets: Here is how.
BPA is not a governmental regulatory agency or a company that drills for oil in the Gulf of Mexico, rather it is a highly controversial chemical additive used in a variety of plastics and resins. BPA (bisphenol A) has been used since the 1960’s in food and beverage containers including water bottles, baby bottles and cups. BPA, as well as DEHP (Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate), are used extensively in toys and a multitude of consumer goods. It is a component of the epoxy resins used to line metal containers that store everything from A to Z, including beans and baby formula.
The problem is that this chemical can leech into the food that is stored in those containers and researchers are concerned about it. The National Toxicology Program at the Department of Health and Human Services states that there may be toxicity concerns in fetuses and young children that can affect the brain and mammary glands. It is metabolized by enzyme systems that change as people age. Adult metabolic systems can rid the system of the BPA, whereas in children, BPA stays in their systems much longer.
DEHP has been shown to cause reproductive cancers in numerous animal studies.
So how can you protect yourself from BPA and DEHP? Well, the first step is to start using BPA-free products. Most aluminum cans have BPA linings. Water bottles that are clear and hard plastic, usually made from Polycarbonate, often contain BPA. Some water bottles that do not contain BPA are the following: Camelbak, Nalgene, Kleen Kanteen, SIGG bottles, Amphipod, ALEX bottles and unlined stainless steel bottles.
Be careful about how and what you microwave. Do not microwave anything in a Polycarbonate plastic. Use alternatives to Polycarbonate plastic. Glass, stainless steel and porcelain are good alternatives for food storage. Cut down on your use of canned foods in general. Use fresh foods. Or, in the case of beans, use dried beans, which are far healthier. People who decreased their use of bottled water and canned foods also showed a decreased level of BPA by an average of 60% within days, according to research conducted by the Breast Cancer Fund and Silent Spring Institute. This study further suggests that the use of BPA in food storage is the number one source of exposure.
The Breast Cancer Fund and Silent Spring Institute suggest that reducing exposure to BPA and DEHP can be achieved by introducing the following steps into your lifestyle:
Use fresh ingredients in your cooking and cook at home.
Avoid canned foods, especially for acidic foods
Choose glass and stainless steel for cooking and food storage.
Never microwave anything in a plastic container.
Do not eat at restaurants that do not use fresh ingredients.
Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
Use dried beans for cooking.
Use a stainless steel coffee percolator or French Press rather than the plastic water tank in most modern coffee makers.
Ten canned foods to avoid are the following:
Coconut Milk
Soup
Meat
Vegetables
Meals in a can (ravioli)
Juice
Beans
Meal replacement drinks
Fish
Fruit
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/media/questions/mp3/bucher-key.mp3
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/media/questions/mp3/bucher-metabolism.mp3
http://www.silentspring.org/our-research/research-updates/new-study-shows-fresh-food-diet-reduces-levels-hormone-disruptors-bpa-
http://www.bbraunusa.com/index-A72BAD77D0B759A1E32FDFF9D0DA8F20.html
BPA is not a governmental regulatory agency or a company that drills for oil in the Gulf of Mexico, rather it is a highly controversial chemical additive used in a variety of plastics and resins. BPA (bisphenol A) has been used since the 1960’s in food and beverage containers including water bottles, baby bottles and cups. BPA, as well as DEHP (Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate), are used extensively in toys and a multitude of consumer goods. It is a component of the epoxy resins used to line metal containers that store everything from A to Z, including beans and baby formula.
The problem is that this chemical can leech into the food that is stored in those containers and researchers are concerned about it. The National Toxicology Program at the Department of Health and Human Services states that there may be toxicity concerns in fetuses and young children that can affect the brain and mammary glands. It is metabolized by enzyme systems that change as people age. Adult metabolic systems can rid the system of the BPA, whereas in children, BPA stays in their systems much longer.
DEHP has been shown to cause reproductive cancers in numerous animal studies.
So how can you protect yourself from BPA and DEHP? Well, the first step is to start using BPA-free products. Most aluminum cans have BPA linings. Water bottles that are clear and hard plastic, usually made from Polycarbonate, often contain BPA. Some water bottles that do not contain BPA are the following: Camelbak, Nalgene, Kleen Kanteen, SIGG bottles, Amphipod, ALEX bottles and unlined stainless steel bottles.
Be careful about how and what you microwave. Do not microwave anything in a Polycarbonate plastic. Use alternatives to Polycarbonate plastic. Glass, stainless steel and porcelain are good alternatives for food storage. Cut down on your use of canned foods in general. Use fresh foods. Or, in the case of beans, use dried beans, which are far healthier. People who decreased their use of bottled water and canned foods also showed a decreased level of BPA by an average of 60% within days, according to research conducted by the Breast Cancer Fund and Silent Spring Institute. This study further suggests that the use of BPA in food storage is the number one source of exposure.
The Breast Cancer Fund and Silent Spring Institute suggest that reducing exposure to BPA and DEHP can be achieved by introducing the following steps into your lifestyle:
Use fresh ingredients in your cooking and cook at home.
Avoid canned foods, especially for acidic foods
Choose glass and stainless steel for cooking and food storage.
Never microwave anything in a plastic container.
Do not eat at restaurants that do not use fresh ingredients.
Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
Use dried beans for cooking.
Use a stainless steel coffee percolator or French Press rather than the plastic water tank in most modern coffee makers.
Ten canned foods to avoid are the following:
Coconut Milk
Soup
Meat
Vegetables
Meals in a can (ravioli)
Juice
Beans
Meal replacement drinks
Fish
Fruit
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/media/questions/mp3/bucher-key.mp3
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/media/questions/mp3/bucher-metabolism.mp3
http://www.silentspring.org/our-research/research-updates/new-study-shows-fresh-food-diet-reduces-levels-hormone-disruptors-bpa-
http://www.bbraunusa.com/index-A72BAD77D0B759A1E32FDFF9D0DA8F20.html
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