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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 ...

So many companies are revising their food products in response to Robert F. Kennedy’s MAHA movement.    Walmart  has announced they will be removing synthetic foods dyes as well as 30 other ingredients from the Great Value store brand by January 2027.    This would affect about 1,000 food products.   🧪  Food Dyes Being Eliminated Walmart plans to phase out the following synthetic  dyes  from Great Value and other private-label brands:          Blue No. 1 and No. 2           Green No. 3           Red No. 3, No. 4, and No. 40           Yellow No. 5 and No. 6           Citrus Red No. 2           Orange B (hasn’t been used for  decades )             Canthaxanthin Why?    Because artificial food dyes have been linked to a variety of health concerns such a...

According to  WebMD , “there are over 100 different emulsifiers that can be added to foods”.  In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates what emulsifiers can safely be added to foods and list these on the list of  G enerally  R ecognized  A s  S afe or the GRAS list.  Some common  emulsifiers  on this list include:           Lecithin may be used in mayonnaise, creams and some sauces           Mono- and diglycerides           Monosodium phosphate derivatives           Glycerol monostearate           Carrageenan           Xanthan gum           Guar gum           Gum Arabic           Polysorbates like polysorbate 80 What foods may have emulsifiers? Many processed foods have emulsifiers.  ...

Lots of people are talking about what RFK, Jr. may do to the food industry as he focuses on making foods healthier with less additives and chemicals.   Many articles have been written about it.   What foods might be affected by health policies favored by RFK, Jr.? Foods with additives:   Ever take the time to read the ingredient label on foods?   So many have ingredients that are hard to pronounce and most people have no idea what the chemical or additive is.   Food manufacturers add chemicals “to enhance flavor, color, or shelf life” but in doing so such chemicals may adversely affect our health.   Food Dyes :   EWG notes that three food colors comprise 90% of the food dyes in food, including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and Yellow Dye No. 6.   o    Red Dye No. 40 – so many foods have been colored with red dye including candies, snacks, and many beverages like fruit punches and fruit drinks.   In fact, EWG says “more ...