BPA
In case you’re concerned about bisphenol A (BPA), you probably know that plastics are a big cause, and some of these sources are hiding in your kitchen. This article looks at five common kitchen sources of BPA and tips on reducing their impacts on your health.
Many fruit juice brands claim to be healthy, and there are lots of them on the market. Despite their popularity with consumers, you might be shocked to learn that some fruit juices contain harmful ingredients. Here are four you should know about.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of some hard plastics, including plastic kitchen containers and kitchen tools. However, BPA may also be in tap water and bottled water. Should you be concerned? Are there water purifiers or filtration systems that can remove BPA?
Some risk factors for type 2 diabetes include being overweight or obese, reduced physical activity, and eating an unhealthy diet. Could air pollution also boost your odds of developing type 2 diabetes? Find out what research shows about the air you breathe in and how it might affect blood sugar control.
What’s in your protein powder? There may be ingredients that aren’t listed on the label, including contaminants. In fact, a 2018 independent analysis of popular protein powders found many are contaminated. Here’s what you need to know.
Food additives – should you fear them or not? Some additives in packaged foods have come under scrutiny recently. Find out what they are and whether you should be concerned about food additives in general.
Of course, you need to stay hydrated when you exercise. These days you have lots of water options, including oxygenated water that are a bit fancier than what comes out of your spigot. Here five options to avoid.
If you look in your kitchen, you probably have at least a few plastic products hanging around – in your cabinets or in your refrigerator. Even some of your appliances may have plastic parts. Unfortunately, plastic can contain a controversial chemical called BPA that’s best avoided. Here are some simple ways to keep BPA out of your kitchen.
Has it become harder to stay lean than it used to be? That’s what a new study shows. It’s easy to blame the rise in obesity on a bad diet and lack of exercise, but that may not be the full story. Find out why.
