In this article by Newsweek, by eating canned food we are essentially raising levels of BPA in our system. BPA levels are not only found in water bottles so we have to look elsewhere when thinking about chemical plastics that are entering our system. BPA can effect many chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity, and cancer. According to the study published in BMJ Open, we can focus on how this can be avoided and that is steering away from canned food. I knew BPA was bad for us as humans, but I just didn't know the extent of the chaos it could bring to our bodies. I felt this article was relevant to this weeks discussions since we are talking about chemical events that can be harmful to our bodies. Hormones are one of the most important tools to having smooth functioning of our bodies and if that is disrupted by these chemicals, then we are causing disruption and possible disease. The best that we can do is be knowledgable of the changes we can make and stay away from all canned foods.
Resource:
Sheridan, Kate. (2018). Chemical in plastic that wreaks havoc with hormones may be impossible to avoid, study finds. Retrieved from http://www.newsweek.com/chemical-plastic-wreaks-havoc-hormones-impossible-avoid-study-finds-799605
Thank you for sharing this article, Tina. At work I am told to tell our low-income patients to eat canned vegetables (as well as fresh vegetables) because they are cheaper than fresh vegetables. I have always been hesitant about telling them (I am not sure why, I guess I have always had the hesitation), but now I know for sure what the affects are when consuming canned goods. I'll have to share this article with my supervisor and coworkers, maybe they'll change their minds about suggesting canned goods to families.
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DeleteI was not aware that canned food contain BPA cause when I think of canned food I see a metal can and not plastic. It is very sad to read about all the health effects BPA can have on us.
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