Do you heat up food in plastic containers? Then this news is for you.
Environmental Science & Technology Lab has found that when heated, plastic labeled “BPA-free” releases bisphenol-S, which disrupts thyroid function.
Toxicologist Irina Morozova warns:
“Even heating in such a container alone increases the level of toxins in the blood by 40%.”
What to replace? Glassware or ceramics. Chef Jamie Oliver said on the Food Revolution show:
"I banned plastic in my kitchen back in 2010. It kills taste and health."
User Denis :
“I switched to glass and my migraines disappeared, although I used to think it was due to stress.”
In 2023, the EU banned the sale of plastic containers labeled "microwave safe" following the Tupperware scandal.
An investigation by The Guardian has found that manufacturers have been hiding data on the release of microplastics when heated for decades.
Dr. Lisa Randall of Harvard told the Science Today podcast:
"Plastic particles are found in the placenta of pregnant women. It's a time bomb."
Advice from chef Yulia Vysotskaya :
"Use silicone lids instead of plastic ones. They can withstand temperatures up to 230°C and do not release toxins."
To save space, store food in glass jars - they are also suitable for freezing. User Marina :
"I switched to jars a year ago. Food stays fresh longer and there is no plastic smell."
Consumer Lab magazine conducted a test: they heated up chicken in plastic and glass.
In the first case, 12 mg of microplastics were found in the food, in the second - 0 mg. Nutritionist Olga Shmeleva comments:
"That's the equivalent of eating a credit card once a week."
