Healthy News

Like Music?

JohnW — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:26:21 +0000

If you’re going to be anywhere near Portland, Oregon the beginning of August, be sure to check out this outdoor concert, Pickathon www.pickathon.com. Neko Case, one of my favorites, will be there, plus many others. In keeping with the concert’s No-Single-Use Policy, Klean Kanteen will be providing stainless steel cups for the weekend. However, It might be a good idea to bring your own goods – like this wine carafe.

Here’s somthing else to blame on your mother

JohnW — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:10:08 +0000

A new study at the University of Missouri shows that mothers who expose their fetuses to Bisphenol A (BPA), a major endocrine disruptor found in the linings of food and beverage cans, risk having obese Children.

According to the study, BPA can lead to metabolic disorders, such as an increased number of fat cells one will have later in life.

So, next time your mom gives you a hard time about your weight, just tell her that because she wasn’t more careful about her choices in food packaging, it’s probably her fault that you have this problem in the first place.

The Milk Man

JohnW — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:34:31 +0000

Interesting article in today’s Khaleej Times about the author’s memories of visiting his grandmother in Southern India.

Seems like the milk man would bring his cow door to door and ask how many cups everyone wanted in their stainless steel containers. Then he would proceed to milk the cow right then and there.

Reminded me (when I was 4 or 5) of the milkman, who would drop off milk in big glass bottles and take the old ones to be cleaned and used again. No waste and no having to recycle milk cartons. How simple.

What do these numbers mean?

JohnW — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:23:08 +0000

The Lunchbots that we carry are made from stainless steel. However, have you ever wondered what those little numbers (18/8, 304 stainless steel) on the wrapper mean?

Well, as far as the Lunchbot is concerned, it is comprised of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It’s also known as the 304 grade, which means it contains at least 50% iron.

Chromium binds oxygen to the surface to help protect the iron against rust. Nickel helps prevent corrosion.

Stainless steel is very safe and is great for food containers.

Coming to a school district near you.

Cynthiab — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:12:44 +0000

Some school districts (Portland, Oregon & Alexandria, VA just to name a few) have asked parents to switch to re-usable containers from plastic sandwich bags for enviromental reasons.

If you aren’t already doing so, you might want to consider purchasing a wrap-n-mat or a Lunchbot now, instead of waiting until it’s mandatory. Be sure to put your child’s name on it!

Lunchbots Thermos in stock

Cynthiab — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:02:51 +0000

16 oz wide mouth thermos available in pink and light blue.

Perfect for keeping food hot while on the go, the LunchBots Thermal is insulated and leak proof.

Container and lid interior are made from the highest quality 18/8 stainless steel. No plastic comes in contact with your food. Exterior is BPA free.

Its shape resembles a bowl and is more natural to eat from than a tall cylinder.

Definitive Evidence

JohnW — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:48:56 +0000

According to a recent government study, ingested bisphenol A (BPA) is quickly elinminated in the urine. BPA was almost undetectable in the bloodstream, even when urine levels were high in the adult participants.

The lead researcher, Justin G. Teeguarden, PhD, of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Wash, commented that the odds of BPA posing a significant health risk were “small”.

What about the possible harmful effects in young kids and fetuses?

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

JohnW — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:02:15 +0000

Wow! What an interesting concept! My kids pack their own lunches for school. They use stainless steel containers and reusable sandwich wraps, which are machine washable. By doing so, they don’t add to all the waste which is generated by some of their other classmates, who use lots of pre-packaged foods such as juice boxes and Lunchables.

Of course, there is always cafeteria food. Yum!

Be sure to label your kids’ reuseable containers. Over time, they have a habit of ending up in the school lost and found.

Barrel Jars – back in stock

Cynthiab — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:39:27 +0000

Glass barrel jars

These glass barrel jars come with a wire loop and wood handle for easy handling. The jars have a chrome lid and come in two sizes: 1 gallon or 2.5 gallon.

These containers are the toxic free way to store your flour, sugar, grains, cookies, candy, dried fruit or beans.

These containers are ideal for fermenting kombucha, kefir or vinegar. Great size for pickling vegetables!

Buy them here.

Glass Food Containers -back in stock

Cynthiab — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:33:52 +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.