Is Your Cutting Board Adding Some Microplastics to Your Meals?
The Hidden Problem in Your Kitchen Plastic cutting boards are popular for their lightweight design, affordability, and dishwasher-safe convenience. But recent studies reveal a troubling downside: every knife stroke can release hundreds of microplastic particles into your food . ( Time ) One study found that chopping carrots on a plastic board left behind over 1,000 microplastic fragments per use , adding up to about 50 grams of plastic per year—the equivalent of eating 10 credit cards . Microplastics are not just an environmental issue. They’ve been detected in human blood, lungs, liver, kidneys, heart and even in breast milk, raising concerns about long-term health effects. While research is still emerging, evidence suggests microplastics may “be linked to cancer, heart attacks ( Stanford ) and contribute to inflammation, oxidative stress, and even neurological risks . ( Medical Express ) Why Plastic ...