Healthy News

Glass containers – fridge, oven, dishwasher safe

Cynthiab — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:21:56 +0000

Glass containers with glass lids.

They are back in stock!

The 12-cup, 5-cup and 2-cup glass containers which have glass lids that nest on the container are available now.

They go from the oven to the table in style and can even be used to freeze your meals or left overs.

A Sea of Plastic

Cynthiab — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:55 +0000

The plastic vortex, also referred to as Great Eastern Pacific Garbage Patch, North Pacific Gyre, Eighth Continent or Great Garbage Patch is just a giant patch of garbage in the ocean whose size is unknown. Some estimate the extension of the floating debris to be the size of the state of Texas or more. This giant dump contains mostly plastics: bags, nets, shoes, flip flops, bottles, caps, etc.

The reason this floating garbage patch exists has to do with the fact that rivers lead to the ocean and that garbage dumped in waterways is taken out by currents. The clockwise current in the North Pacific traps the debris. More information from wikipedia about the plastic vortex.
Plastic, a petroleum derived product, is not degradable and only breaks down into smaller and smaller particles. These particles end up on beaches and in many fish and bird stomachs. The smaller particles resemble plankton, krill and fish eggs that are the main food source of marine animals.

This video on youtube talks about the plastic soup located between San Francisco and Hawaii.

Lunchbots back in stock

Cynthiab — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:06:28 +0000

Stainless steel container/lid with divider for little snacks.

They are back in stock. All four different lunchbots are available now.

Stainless steel lunch containers

Stainless steel container with divider

Maybe it is not food making you fat…

Cynthiab — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:40:25 +0000

Teflon and thyroid illness?

The thyroid gland regulates our metabolism.

A new study shows that thyroid illness might be related to the use of non stick pans and/or use of water repellent clothing. This is the first time that perfluorooctanoic acid is related to thyroid illness, which is one of the most common disorders in women in North America.

At Healthy Kitchenware we recommend the use of stainless steel or glass pots and pans.

Complete article: Non-stick chemical and thyroid illness

BPA Connected to Heart Ailments

Cynthiab — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:30:10 +0000

Tin cans have BPA lining.

A new study has connected BPA (Bisphenol A) to increased risk of heart ailments. This is the second study to make the connection.

While it cannot be proven that BPA causes heart ailments, unless an actual study with humans were unethically conducted, caution is recommended. The study found men over 60 with a 45% increase in risk of heart disease.

BPA is one of the most produced chemicals in the world, and can be found in plastic jugs, tin can lining, aluminum can lining, register receipts, etc.

Complete article:
Low amount of BPA can increase cardiac risk

Large stainless steel container back in stock

Cynthiab — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:58:28 +0000

Large round stainless steel lunch container

The very popular large stainless steel container is back in stock, after a long absence.

This container is ideal for a full lunch meal. It is also great to store grain or other goodies in the kitchen.

Stainless steel sandwich container

Cynthiab — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:58:57 +0000

Back in stock!

The small sandwich stainless steel container is back in stock. It is ideal for small sandwiches ( no large bread slices!) or snack.

Men are getting the “willies” about BPA.

JohnW — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:32:09 +0000

Interestingly enough, this subject is showing up in the “mainstream” press. According to an article in “U.S. News & World Report“, BPA might be a cause for erectile dysfunction in men. For those of you that don’t know, BPA is an essential ingredient of polycarbonates, epoxy resins and many types of plastics.

I can hear it now: “Sorry about that honey, I guess that microwaving my lunch in tupperware everyday at the office has really lowered my testosterone levels because of the BPA leaching into my food. I’d better start taking my lunch in glass or stainless steel containers. Then, things will be back to normal, kitten. I’ll be that tiger that you always knew!”

By all means limit your intake of BPA. However, I think that other factors might be involved like: cholesterol, blood pressure, stress, drug side effects, etc.

Lunch Bots

JohnW — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:14:54 +0000

Be sure to check out the latest styles of high quality, 18/8 stainless steel lunchbox containers-Lunch Bots! They’re durable, lightweight, and best of all, reusable. My kids love them. With four different types to choose from, you’re sure to find something to fit your needs. Don’t miss out! Get yours before they’re gone!

Damned Yankees

JohnW — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:08:27 +0000

I’ve got to hand it the New Englanders. They don’t say much. But, they sure do a lot when it comes to recycling. In New Hampshire alone, recycling is about a $300 million industry, which employs about 5,000 people throughout the state. To get involved in recycling efforts in your area, call 1 800/253-2687.

* Plastic bottle recycling rate is only about 8% in the U.S.

* Recycling is worth an estimated $57 billion in the U.S.

* According to CNN, 70 percent of the U.S. did not know that
plastic comes from oil.

Be sure to check out this eye-opening article at the hippopress in Manchester, New Hampshire.