Naturally Interesting

Yet another article in the LA Times about Bisphenol A, aka BPA.

“Why use something with a potential danger?” he asks. “It’s kind of silly. Better safe than sorry.”

That pretty much sums it up.

What can you do?

* Avoid putting polycarbonate plastic food containers in the microwave or dishwasher. (By that token, you might also want to avoid putting hot food or liquid into polycarbonate plastic containers.) Heat makes BPA leach out much faster than it does otherwise.

Note: Most (but not all) plastics with a No. 7 recycling code are polycarbonates and therefore contain BPA.

* Eat fewer canned foods.

* Use glass, porcelain or stainless steel containers when possible, especially for hot food or drinks.