>So in reading the Healthy Home I’m learning more about plastics in our lives. I knew it was not safe to microwave them, but I had no idea that in just general food storage the chemicals can be found in the food. Yikes. Now I’m heading out to Target to buy glass containers. As I take an assessment of how I use plastics for storage I’m a bit overwhelmed in my task. My shopping list grows. New bowls and watering dishes for cats. What will I pack my son’s lunch in? He loves sliced apples with sunflower seed butter. I have these convenient, tiny little plastic containers for the dips.
Now my husband sends me this article about canned foods. I’m thinking, I don’t use many canned things but my major convenience is canned black beans and canned chickpeas. I used to take the time to soak and sprout my beans before cooking them. Am I going back to that? It’s a dilemma that I face as I read what those chemicals do to children. It does take a bit more planning, but I can do that.
I recently made my own Almond milk and it was a great project to do with my son. I’m sure I can make cooking beans fun too. Also, I can cook large amounts and freeze them for convenience. I guess it’s all about what changes do you feel you can make without making yourself crazy. I’ll keep you posted on the beans.
Here is the article from the SF Gate. It’s quite an eye-opener.
