So how worried should we be about microplastics, and can we change our food choices to limit our exposure?
We perhaps need to be aware of the potential risks and carry out reasonable steps to try to avoid our exposure ... do please share your thoughts in the comments below.
All the best Jan
There is an interesting article here you may wish to read, but below is a list of seven easy ways you can cut down on microplastics in your diet.
2. Drink water from a glass rather than plastic bottle
3. Swap out plastic tea bags for loose‑leaf
4. Buy loose fruit and vegetables
5. Avoid vacuum‑packed meat and fish
6. Choose filtered tap water over bottled water
7. Replace plastic storage containers, utensils and chopping boards over time
Important
With regard to this post scientists have yet to fully understand the potential long-term impact of microplastics on human health, and while experts summarise that there may well be risks to our health, in 2022, The World Health Organization explained it's hard to reach definitive conclusions because of a lack of reliable data regarding microplastics. An issue they're currently, trying to address.
1. Don't heat food in plastic containers
2. Drink water from a glass rather than plastic bottle
3. Swap out plastic tea bags for loose‑leaf
4. Buy loose fruit and vegetables
5. Avoid vacuum‑packed meat and fish
6. Choose filtered tap water over bottled water
7. Replace plastic storage containers, utensils and chopping boards over time
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With regard to this post scientists have yet to fully understand the potential long-term impact of microplastics on human health, and while experts summarise that there may well be risks to our health, in 2022, The World Health Organization explained it's hard to reach definitive conclusions because of a lack of reliable data regarding microplastics. An issue they're currently, trying to address.
All the best Jan
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All the best Jan
Thank you for the tips on this topic. It is a mess of plastic out-there!!
The microplastics issue is scary. Good advice here!
I have heard this for a long time. I agree. I got rid of all my plastic containers. I use glass. I don't drink bottled water anymore. I don't heat plastic in the microwave. Thanks.
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