Plastic Alert

Plastic Alert

Plastic food storage containers may be affecting your child's health. New studies prove that Phthalates which are found in some plastic and vinyl materials can cause diabetes, and increase insulin resistance, leading to diabetes as well as heart problems, and bisphenol-A (BPA) leading to increased body fat and bigger waistlines.

Solutions to this problem: Using glass/ ceramic containers to store food or plastic containers that are BPA free and Melamine free.

Using traditional paper bag or a stainless steel lunch box, and send stainless steel or bamboo fork or spoon instead of plastic ones sold in the market.

When using microwave to heat food, use glass/ceramic containers to hold food and heat. Even if the plastic container is labelled as BPA free and Microwave safe, avoid using the plastic ones. Use a glass/ceramic/ paper towel as lip instead of plastic spill-guards or plastic wraps.

- Prathyusha