Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic From wellnessjournal Before you store your leftovers in one of those disposable plastic containers, consider that these types of products release carcinogenic toxins into foods. The toxicity is increased when foods contain high amounts of water or when they are highly acidic. Water is one of nature's most effective solvents, and unfortunately it is quite effective at drawing out toxins from plastic. According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, cling film contains carcinogenic by-products such as DEHP — di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate — and DEHA — di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate — while regular plastic wrap contains residual traces of vinylidene chloride. If you wash and reuse plastic water bottles, be aware that repeated washing and reuse of disposable water bottles may accelerate the breakdown of the plastic, increasing your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Do not use plastic water bottles more than twice at the most. As for aluminum wrap, you already know it's bad. Some aluminum inevitably leaches into the foods it touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Suggestions on what to use then? I'm assuming that means the plasticwear we use to keep foods also?"zurumato" <zurumato wrote: How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic From wellnessjournal Before you store your leftovers in one of those disposable plastic containers, consider that these types of products release carcinogenic toxins into foods. The toxicity is increased when foods contain high amounts of water or when they are highly acidic. Water is one of nature's most effective solvents, and unfortunately it is quite effective at drawing out toxins from plastic. According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, cling film contains carcinogenic by-products such as DEHP — di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate — and DEHA — di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate — while regular plastic wrap contains residual traces of vinylidene chloride. If you wash and reuse plastic water bottles, be aware that repeated washing and reuse of disposable water bottles may accelerate the breakdown of the plastic, increasing your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Do not use plastic water bottles more than twice at the most. As for aluminum wrap, you already know it's bad. Some aluminum inevitably leaches into the foods it touches. Jonnie Start your day with - make it your home page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Glass! We got rid of all the plastics in the house when DH was diagnosed with cancer. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. He's been written up in a medical journal or two because of the remarkable way he responded to treatment (we planned and it was the standard) and is still doing after refusing to follow the usual regiman! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:21 PM Re: plastic Suggestions on what to use then? I'm assuming that means the plasticwear we use to keep foods also?"zurumato" <zurumato wrote: How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic From wellnessjournal Before you store your leftovers in one of those disposable plastic containers, consider that these types of products release carcinogenic toxins into foods. The toxicity is increased when foods contain high amounts of water or when they are highly acidic. Water is one of nature's most effective solvents, and unfortunately it is quite effective at drawing out toxins from plastic. According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, cling film contains carcinogenic by-products such as DEHP — di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate — and DEHA — di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate — while regular plastic wrap contains residual traces of vinylidene chloride. If you wash and reuse plastic water bottles, be aware that repeated washing and reuse of disposable water bottles may accelerate the breakdown of the plastic, increasing your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Do not use plastic water bottles more than twice at the most. As for aluminum wrap, you already know it's bad. Some aluminum inevitably leaches into the foods it touches. Jonnie Start your day with - make it your home page Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05 Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Lynda - I'm glad you hubby is doing well. Jo , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > Glass! We got rid of all the plastics in the house when DH was diagnosed with cancer. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. > > He's been written up in a medical journal or two because of the remarkable way he responded to treatment (we planned and it was the standard) and is still doing after refusing to follow the usual regiman! > > Lynda > - > Jonnie Hellens > > Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:21 PM > Re: plastic > > > Suggestions on what to use then? I'm assuming that means the plasticwear we use to keep foods also? > > " zurumato@e... " <zurumato@e...> wrote: > > How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic > > How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic > From wellnessjournal@m... > > Before you store your leftovers in one of those disposable plastic > containers, consider that these types of products release > carcinogenic toxins into foods. The toxicity is increased when foods > contain high amounts of water or when they are highly acidic. Water > is one of nature's most effective solvents, and unfortunately it is > quite effective at drawing out toxins from plastic. > > According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, cling film contains > carcinogenic by-products such as DEHP - di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate - > and DEHA - di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate - while regular plastic wrap > contains residual traces of vinylidene chloride. > > If you wash and reuse plastic water bottles, be aware that repeated > washing and reuse of disposable water bottles may accelerate the > breakdown of the plastic, increasing your exposure to potentially > harmful chemicals. Do not use plastic water bottles more than twice > at the most. As for aluminum wrap, you already know it's bad. Some > aluminum inevitably leaches into the foods it touches. > > > > > > Jonnie > > > -- ---------- > Start your day with - make it your home page > > To send an email to - > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Forgive my lack of knowledge here, but what do you put on top of the glass when you store it in the fridge or freezer?Lynda <lurine wrote: Glass! We got rid of all the plastics in the house when DH was diagnosed with cancer. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. He's been written up in a medical journal or two because of the remarkable way he responded to treatment (we planned and it was the standard) and is still doing after refusing to follow the usual regiman! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:21 PM Re: plastic Suggestions on what to use then? I'm assuming that means the plasticwear we use to keep foods also?"zurumato" <zurumato wrote: How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic From wellnessjournal Before you store your leftovers in one of those disposable plastic containers, consider that these types of products release carcinogenic toxins into foods. The toxicity is increased when foods contain high amounts of water or when they are highly acidic. Water is one of nature's most effective solvents, and unfortunately it is quite effective at drawing out toxins from plastic. According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, cling film contains carcinogenic by-products such as DEHP — di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate — and DEHA — di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate — while regular plastic wrap contains residual traces of vinylidene chloride. If you wash and reuse plastic water bottles, be aware that repeated washing and reuse of disposable water bottles may accelerate the breakdown of the plastic, increasing your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Do not use plastic water bottles more than twice at the most. As for aluminum wrap, you already know it's bad. Some aluminum inevitably leaches into the foods it touches. Jonnie Start your day with - make it your home page Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Jonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Suran wrap. Or glass containes with metal lids. Note of warning, if you freeze in glass containers, they need to have straight or flared out tops or they will shatter because freezing liquids expand! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Friday, August 19, 2005 8:55 AM Re: plastic Forgive my lack of knowledge here, but what do you put on top of the glass when you store it in the fridge or freezer?Lynda <lurine wrote: Glass! We got rid of all the plastics in the house when DH was diagnosed with cancer. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. He's been written up in a medical journal or two because of the remarkable way he responded to treatment (we planned and it was the standard) and is still doing after refusing to follow the usual regiman! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:21 PM Re: plastic Suggestions on what to use then? I'm assuming that means the plasticwear we use to keep foods also?"zurumato" <zurumato wrote: How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic From wellnessjournal Before you store your leftovers in one of those disposable plastic containers, consider that these types of products release carcinogenic toxins into foods. The toxicity is increased when foods contain high amounts of water or when they are highly acidic. Water is one of nature's most effective solvents, and unfortunately it is quite effective at drawing out toxins from plastic. According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, cling film contains carcinogenic by-products such as DEHP — di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate — and DEHA — di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate — while regular plastic wrap contains residual traces of vinylidene chloride. If you wash and reuse plastic water bottles, be aware that repeated washing and reuse of disposable water bottles may accelerate the breakdown of the plastic, increasing your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Do not use plastic water bottles more than twice at the most. As for aluminum wrap, you already know it's bad. Some aluminum inevitably leaches into the foods it touches. Jonnie Start your day with - make it your home page Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Jonnie Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05 Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 after I got rid of plastic cups..... I started to have a new apreciation for glass. (why, I wanted to fly to venice glass factory!) now, I buy lots of pretty glass, sometimes at salvation army for cheap. I used to buy plastic, because I thought that Glass wasn't safe around my babies. but after findin out that plastic is unhealthy, I said "here have a glass of water or waterever. Who Cares if it breaks. I just watch my 2 year old, when hes got glass, and he's very careful with it. he's broken glass only once. yes, even plastic toys are not healthy for them or the environment. - Lynda 8/19/2005 2:38:35 AM Re: plastic Glass! We got rid of all the plastics in the house when DH was diagnosed with cancer. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. He's been written up in a medical journal or two because of the remarkable way he responded to treatment (we planned and it was the standard) and is still doing after refusing to follow the usual regiman! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:21 PM Re: plastic Suggestions on what to use then? I'm assuming that means the plasticwear we use to keep foods also?"zurumato" <zurumato wrote: How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic From wellnessjournal Before you store your leftovers in one of those disposable plastic containers, consider that these types of products release carcinogenic toxins into foods. The toxicity is increased when foods contain high amounts of water or when they are highly acidic. Water is one of nature's most effective solvents, and unfortunately it is quite effective at drawing out toxins from plastic. According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, cling film contains carcinogenic by-products such as DEHP — di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate — and DEHA — di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate — while regular plastic wrap contains residual traces of vinylidene chloride. If you wash and reuse plastic water bottles, be aware that repeated washing and reuse of disposable water bottles may accelerate the breakdown of the plastic, increasing your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Do not use plastic water bottles more than twice at the most. As for aluminum wrap, you already know it's bad. Some aluminum inevitably leaches into the foods it touches. Jonnie Start your day with - make it your home page Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 most Rice cookers are have aluminum or teflon. it is a shame, one can't find one made of stainless steel. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Homeschool <g> And that way they wouldn't have to read "Lies My Teacher Told Me" Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Friday, August 19, 2005 3:01 PM Re: plastic but then the gas to get to work. I did used to live in the sticks, Apache Junction. It wasn't any better and the commute if there was no traffic was 40 mins, with traffic, it took over 2 hours to get my kids to school. I never had time for anything.Lynda <lurine wrote: Welllllll, green houses, organic foods and live in the sticks <g> Lynda Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Well, the best rice in the world is baked! Nice and light and evenly cooked! And you can just pop it in and forget it! Lynda - zurumato Friday, August 19, 2005 7:34 PM Re: plastic most Rice cookers are have aluminum or teflon. it is a shame, one can't find one made of stainless steel. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. Lynda Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05 Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Lynda wrote: > As part of our less is more and leave a small footprint, we only shop > once a month except for fresh veggies. That's interesting to me. As part of our desire to do the same thing, we shop every day or two and only buy what we need. Interesting how people can go at the same goal from different directions. (We walk to the store and take our own bags.) serene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 After reading about this, I searched my cubboards (but they were bare) for glass, even tho I just bought some a few months ago. Funny, my men who won't clean anything else up, must be doing something to them or cleaning them up after they meet the floor. I have to drink lots and lots of water. What's a good way of porting it around town with me? "zurumato" <zurumato wrote: after I got rid of plastic cups..... I started to have a new apreciation for glass. (why, I wanted to fly to venice glass factory!) now, I buy lots of pretty glass, sometimes at salvation army for cheap. I used to buy plastic, because I thought that Glass wasn't safe around my babies. but after findin out that plastic is unhealthy, I said "here have a glass of water or waterever. Who Cares if it breaks. I just watch my 2 year old, when hes got glass, and he's very careful with it. he's broken glass only once. yes, even plastic toys are not healthy for them or the environment. - Lynda 8/19/2005 2:38:35 AM Re: plastic Glass! We got rid of all the plastics in the house when DH was diagnosed with cancer. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. He's been written up in a medical journal or two because of the remarkable way he responded to treatment (we planned and it was the standard) and is still doing after refusing to follow the usual regiman! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:21 PM Re: plastic Suggestions on what to use then? I'm assuming that means the plasticwear we use to keep foods also?"zurumato" <zurumato wrote: How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic How to Get Sick: Keep It in Plastic From wellnessjournal Before you store your leftovers in one of those disposable plastic containers, consider that these types of products release carcinogenic toxins into foods. The toxicity is increased when foods contain high amounts of water or when they are highly acidic. Water is one of nature's most effective solvents, and unfortunately it is quite effective at drawing out toxins from plastic. According to The Safe Shopper's Bible, cling film contains carcinogenic by-products such as DEHP — di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate — and DEHA — di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate — while regular plastic wrap contains residual traces of vinylidene chloride. If you wash and reuse plastic water bottles, be aware that repeated washing and reuse of disposable water bottles may accelerate the breakdown of the plastic, increasing your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. Do not use plastic water bottles more than twice at the most. As for aluminum wrap, you already know it's bad. Some aluminum inevitably leaches into the foods it touches. Jonnie Start your day with - make it your home page Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Jonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Oh Oh, tell me how please?Lynda <lurine wrote: Well, the best rice in the world is baked! Nice and light and evenly cooked! And you can just pop it in and forget it! Lynda - zurumato Friday, August 19, 2005 7:34 PM Re: plastic most Rice cookers are have aluminum or teflon. it is a shame, one can't find one made of stainless steel. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. Lynda Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Jonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I usually just boil mine then drain in a collander and put the collander over the saucepan and put the saucepan lid on top. This part steams the rice and keeps it warm. Best rice I can manage..... The Valley Vegan.........Jonnie Hellens <jonnie_hellens wrote: Oh Oh, tell me how please?Lynda <lurine wrote: Well, the best rice in the world is baked! Nice and light and evenly cooked! And you can just pop it in and forget it! Lynda - zurumato Friday, August 19, 2005 7:34 PM Re: plastic most Rice cookers are have aluminum or teflon. it is a shame, one can't find one made of stainless steel. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. Lynda Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Jonnie Peter H Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Your way sounds good to me. The only time I have done rice in the oven is to make a rice pudding, with soya milk, fat, nutmeg and sugar. Jo - peter hurd Tuesday, August 23, 2005 10:58 PM Re: plastic I usually just boil mine then drain in a collander and put the collander over the saucepan and put the saucepan lid on top. This part steams the rice and keeps it warm. Best rice I can manage..... The Valley Vegan.........Jonnie Hellens <jonnie_hellens wrote: Oh Oh, tell me how please?Lynda <lurine wrote: Well, the best rice in the world is baked! Nice and light and evenly cooked! And you can just pop it in and forget it! Lynda - zurumato Friday, August 19, 2005 7:34 PM Re: plastic most Rice cookers are have aluminum or teflon. it is a shame, one can't find one made of stainless steel. Also all the teflon and all the aluminum for cooking. Got rid of all packaged foods and went all organic. Lynda Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release 8/18/05Jonnie Peter H Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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