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Ack! BPA in cans too?

Well, to be honest, we knew there was a problem with cans, we just weren’t aware that the risk may be greater with canned goods than plastics! Of all foods tested, the most worrisome were chicken soup, infant formula (*gasp*), and ravioli.

What can you do? If you do use infant formula, go for the powdered [...]

Do you do iTunes?

I was way behind on technology until my birthday a few days ago, when I was given a gorgeous pink iPod nano with video (Wow!). Since I got it I delved into iTunes and found all sorts of things I’ve been missing. Did you know that you can learn Japanese, watch a Broadway show, and [...]

‘Microwave Safe’ Plastics Leach Bisphenol A

Click below to see why microwave safe products aren’t so microwave safe.
‘Microwave Safe’ Plastics Leach Bisphenol A – thedailygreen.com
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New studies on BPA

Bisphenol-A. Or BPA for short. We’ve said a few things about it over the years, and we’ve cautioned you against certain plastics. See, BPA is a plasticizer, which means it makes plastic, well, plasticy. The problem is, it also interferes with the way your body functions, and unfortunately it leeches out of plastics and into [...]