Now don't get me wrong.....plastic has it's place in our kitchens, BUT NOT IN THE MICROWAVE! There have been many rumors about this issue, but I'm convinced now that it is detrimental to our health and our children's health. I quote a recent release from the Journal of the American Medical Association: "Even "microwave-safe" products release the toxin bisphenol-A (BPA) when heated. BPA has been shown to cause neurological and developmental damage in lab animals. It is found in hard clear plastic, the linings of metal food cans, trays for frozen food, microwaveable soup containers and plastic baby-food packaging. Researchers are especially concerned about how the chemical affects fetuses & newborns, whose systems are not fully developed. Manufacturers have begun to remove BPA from their products. In the meantime do NOT microwave or heat food in ANY type of plastic container." So go ahead and use it all you want for storage, but please don't heat in it, no matter what the Tupperware lady says!THIS IS A NO NO!!!!>>>>>
AND oh yeah, I almost forgot...DON'T use plastic wrap in the microwave either. the chemicals 'rain' down onto your food while it heats.
ReplyDeleteHow about the blue plastic lids that come with pyrex? I mostly use glass dishes - but they do have those blue lids....
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