Microplastic is slowly becoming poison. These 5 big dangers are hidden in your kitchen, change these habits of yours: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: In modern lifestyle, plastic has become an integral part of our kitchen. But do you know that knowingly or unknowingly you are also eating tiny particles of plastic i.e. ‘microplastic’ with your food every day? Recent research has shown that microplastics have now reached our blood, lungs and even newborn babies. This is a serious warning for health. The good news is that you can reduce this risk significantly by making a few small changes to your kitchen.

1. Stop microwaving in plastic utensils

Often, to save time, we put food in plastic containers and heat them in the microwave. Even though ‘Microwave Safe’ is written on the box, when it comes in contact with heat, the plastic molecules start breaking down and get mixed with the food.

remedy: always to heat food Glass Or Ceramic Use only utensils.

2. Look for non-stick utensils

When the ‘Teflon’ coating on non-stick pans gets old or gets scratched, it starts releasing microplastics and harmful chemicals into the food.

remedy: to make food stainless steel, Cast Iron Or pottery Give priority to. These are not only safe but also increase the nutrition of the food.

3. Say ‘no’ to plastic cutting boards

Have you ever noticed that while cutting vegetables on a plastic chopping board, marks gradually appear on it? Those small plastic particles reach your stomach through your chopped vegetables.

remedy: instead of plastic Wood Or Bamboo Use a cutting board. These are also naturally anti-bacterial.

4. Caution in using tea bags

Most premium looking tea bags are made of plastic mesh (Nylon or PET). A single tea bag can release billions of microplastic particles when placed in boiling water.

remedy: instead of tea bags loose tea leaves Use. If you must use a tea bag, make sure it is made entirely of paper-based.

5. Use of glass or steel to store

We often use plastic containers to store pulses, spices and leftover food. Prolonged exposure to plastic affects the quality of food.

remedy: for storage stainless steel cans Or glass jars Are the safest option. For drinking water, use steel, glass or copper bottles instead of plastic bottles.

What are the health risks of microplastics?

According to doctors, accumulation of microplastics in the body can cause diseases like hormonal imbalance, digestive problems, inflammation and in severe cases, cancer.