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Bottled water is just as fattening as soda.
The problem lies in the plastic bottle itself. You see, plastic bottles leach a chemical called Bisphenol A — or BPA — in the liquid it contains. In the last years, BPA has been identified as a toxin that can mimic your estrogen. What happens when this plastic enters your body is that it stimulates your estrogen production in an artificial way.
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Pots, pans, and plastics: a shopper's guide to food safety
Plastics make getting, eating, and storing food more efficient. But are they also making us sick? Recent health controversies have spawned new discussions about the safety of plastics in the food industry. In particular, research that's found potential health risks from bisphenol A (BPA), a common -
What are BPA and phthalates? Plastics chemicals could increase reproductive risks In men and women.
A recent study linked high BPA levels to increased obesity risk in children although the results were not conclusive. BPA is considered an endocrine disrupter, affecting the hormone system, and prenatal exposure in mice led to genetic changes during puberty.
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