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Here at Gramps' Place, we share very funny and sometimes pretty lame jokes, interesting, motivational or educational stories, fun facts and also tips
on how to stay healthy.
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Saturday, September 09, 2006
Health: Plastics and Cancer
Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in Newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
- No plastic containers in microwave.
- No water bottles in freezer.
- No plastic wrap in microwave.
- Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer.
- Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.
- Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us.
- He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the fod and ultimately into the cells of the body.
- Instead, he recommends using glass, Corning Ware or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc, should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.
- He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.
- Also, he pointed out that Saran wrap is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food.
- Cover food with a paper towel instead.
- I believe you should forward to your family and friends - anyone who is important in your life!
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posted by sc @
12:19 pm
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