Going plastic-free will not just help you avoid a lot of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in most plastic products, it is great for the environment. When choosing products, always try to go to reusable route, from shopping bags to straws. Here we will talk about two of the top plastic offenders that could be doing your body harm.
FOOD STORAGE
Food storage is one of the first places I recommend shifting from plastic to glass. Even if labeled BPA-Free, there could be chemicals leching into your food. You best option is to go glass. Use these for food storage and to heat up items. My favorite set at a great price is from Costco, but you can find them anywhere.
When shopping avoid foods packaged with the recycle label 3. These are made from PVC.
WATER BOTTLES
Single use water bottles are not just horrible for the environment, they have been linked to many issues in the body. Heat actually breaks down the plastic of the bottle and call release BPA and BPS into your system. There are links to endocrine/hormone disruption, heart disease and even cancer. Grab a stainless steel or glass bottle. You will safe a ton of toxins from entering your body while saving a ton of money.
