What if we told you that you could be ingesting up to 1 credit card’s worth of plastic per week? What if we told you plastic could be found in your heart? Keep reading, and we’ll share some tips and tricks on the best way to avoid microplastics. First thing’s first: what are microplastics? Microplastics are extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment that result from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste. A recent study shares that up to 5 grams of plastic can transfer into your body from various pathways, including common food and beverage products packaged in plastic. These microplastics are generated when plastic packaging is opened or used normally. Over time, those tiny particles are slowly contaminating the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the beverages we drink – all while negatively impacting our environment. Plus, some types of plastics carry chemicals and additives with potential long-term effects on our physical health! How many stats do we need to hear before we start creating a positive change for our health and wellbeing? While this may seem daunting, there are some simple ways that you can begin to introduce the #plasticfreediet into your life. Check out these tips: - Pass on the disposable utensils when ordering take out, use your own instead - Avoid drinking water from plastic bottles–use a refillable one that’s made from glass or stainless steel (although we think you should use glass since it’s the most pure packaging option) - If you’re hosting an event like a barbeque or party, avoid plastic cups and plates as much as possible. By using glass products, you can elevate your party. Let us know in the comments which tip you’re going to try, and we’re going to #ChooseGlass!
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