Reducing your overall exposure including bisphenols and phthalates may help you avoid some of the risks.
Some of the things you can do to reduce your exposure to chemicals in plastics (including bisphenols and phthalates) are:
Avoid plastic food storage containers.
Do not heat plastic food containers in the microwave (use glass containers instead.
Steer clear of fast foods. Testing by Consumer Reports found some of the highest levels of phthalates and phthalate substitutes in fast foods.
Eat fresh, minimally processed foods.
Choose wood, stainless steel, and silicone for kitchen tools.
Chopping on a plastic cutting board can generate microplastics. Consider wood or silicone board instead.
Use water bottles made of glass or steel.
Avoid plastic bottles and cups which are often made from bisphenols.
The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Food | Consumer Reports
How to Reduce Your Exposure to Plastic in Food (and Everywhere Else) | Consumer Reports
Bottled Water Is Full of Tiny Plastics. Here’s How to Make It Safer for Drinking | verywell health
Your Plastic Water Bottle May Be Making You Gain Weight: Microplastics | Forbes
What do we know about microplastics in food? | MedicalNewsToday
How Much Microplastic Am I Eating? And Is There Any Way to Avoid It? | bon appetit
What’s the Difference Among Microplastics, Phthalates, BPA, and PFAS? | Consumer Reports
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