- Look for BPA (Bisphenol-A) free products on labels or at least limit your exposure by avoiding plastics such as disposable water bottles and sports water bottles.
- Store food in glass containers rather than plastic.
- Watch your packaging. Obesogens have been found in some microwave popcorn bags and in the lining of some canned food. Look for shrink wrap and plastic bags that are labelled BPA free.
- When choosing cook pots and bake ware, look for products that are PFOA-free (perfluorooctanoic acid) and try not to microwave plastic.
- Check labels on personal care products before using them on your skin and avoid anything that contains parabens and phthalates. Skin absorbs everything you put on it.
- When using products to scent the home, try to use natural instead of synthetic fragrance.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency and David Suzuki Foundation, www.davidsuzuki.org.
