Bisphenol-A, commonly called BPA is a chemical additive in plastics. Until recently, it was in everything plastic - water bottles, storage containers, baby bottles, milk jugs, etc. It's released when temperature changes happen in the plastic - either cold or hot. That's why they say not to heat up your food in plastic or to freeze your water bottle - the BPA is "leeched" into the food or product in the container.
note: it's also found in canned foods.
BPA is known as a zenoestrogen - it's been directly linked to breast cancer - and now it's been linked to heart attacks in women. Because it acts as an estrogen in the body, it disrupts lots of body processes.
Read the article for more information.
What can you do to stay away from it:
1. Use glass or stainless steel water bottles
2. Use glass containers to store and reheat food
3. Reheat food in pans, instead of containers
4. Buy products that are labeled BPA free
5. Buy frozen fruits and vegetables or tomatoes in cartons and glass jars!
Julianna
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