Trouble Spot: The Refrigerator
The refrigerator is where many people store plastic food storage containers; these may be hazardous to your health and can leach BPA into foods when heated.
Healthier option: Instead of plastic, opt for glass containers. “Glass is great for storing,” says Greene. If you must use plastic, look for the best possible plastics (#2 HDPE, #4 LDPE and #5 PP) and those that let you know they are free of BPA and phalates.
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