Bisphenol A (known as BPA) is a carbon-based, synthetic compound that is ubiquitous in modern-day life. It’s used in everything from shatter-resistant plastic water bottles and food storage containers to cash register receipts and canned food and drink liners.
It’s even in coffee cans and beer kegs. Despite it being literally impossible to fully avoid, BPA toxic effects are now very well documented in medical literature. And the findings are not appetising. The science shows this hormone-disrupting chemical causes widespread damage throughout our bodies.
It may seem like something out of a science fiction movie, but the damage can actually linger for generations, impacting an exposed person’s offspring (and their kids and beyond). With facts like these, it’s clear we need to avoid this chemical like the plague and work to get it off the market.
If you take a stroll through just about any store – whether it’s the grocery store or your local baby boutique, you’re guaranteed to find countless products that may be secretly harbouring a dangerous substance. The substance I’m referring to is bisphenol a – or BPA – a compound found abundantly in products many of us wouldn’t even think twice about using.
What is BPA, where it’s found, and why it’s such a threat to you and your family’s health. And most importantly, we’ll cover exactly how you can protect yourself from this calamitous compound.
"The good news is, there are some simple steps you can take to drastically reduce your BPA exposure. And the even better news is, you can simultaneously implement some tiny lifestyle tweaks that can boost your body’s ability to detox from BPA and any other harmful compounds that may be accumulating in your body".
Some Tips to Avoid BPA
Check out the website for foods to avoid Environmental Working Group’s website
Where ever possible cook from scratch - adding fresh fruit, vegetables, good fats, wholegrains etc to your diet
For storage use glass containers, and food grade stainless steel containers
Go BPA-free: Ditch products made with BPA, cans, and packaging. Avoid any plastic containers that have a 3 or 7 recycle code on the bottom, as they likely contain BPA.
Avoid plastic storage containers: When possible, opt for glass, stainless steel, or porcelain containers – especially when it comes to hot food or liquids. And if you are using plastic, be sure to never microwave food or drinks in them – it can significantly increase the amount of BPA that leaches its way out of the plastic and into your food.
Keep your diet fresh: Processed and packaged foods that have been stored in BPA-containing packaging are much more likely to be contaminated with high levels of BPA. Build your meals around fresh, whole food – like fresh fruits and veggies, healthy fats, and high-quality protein – to minimize BPA exposure. I’ve got tons of fresh, healthy, and delicious recipes that you can check out here.
Minimize your overall toxic burden: BPA is far from the only toxin we’re bombarded with on a daily basis. Things like EMFs, indoor-air pollution, contaminated water, and countless other compounds contribute to your overall toxic burden. Minimizing your overall exposure to toxins will better equip your body to deal with the toxins that are unavoidable.
Support your natural detox pathways: On top of minimizing the amount of toxins coming in, it can be helpful to boost your body’s own natural detoxification abilities. Some of the most potent ways to give yourself a detoxification boost include PEMF therapy, infrared saunas, and IV vitamin therapy.
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