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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.

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.

Check this out!

JohnW — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:42:22 +0000

Have you ever seen a product that made you say “Why didn’t I think of that?”

It’s called Blood Energy Drink. It even comes in its very own IV bag! As you can see in the photo, the blood type is B positive. I wonder if O negative taste any different?

Anyway, does anybody see a potential problem here?

Yes, Bisphenol A. Not only does one find it in plastic food storage containers, water bottles, etc., but, also in medical equipment-IV bags in particular. This is according to a study by the National Academy of Science, as discussed in Dr. Joseph McNamara’s Blog.
It’s an interesting read.

Visit the bulk food bins.

JohnW — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:32:34 +0000

Most of my dishes center around a grain (basmati rice, quinoa or couscous), that I buy in bulk. Then, I make a recipe around it. Buying in bulk is nothing new to me. Besides, there is much less packaging to throw away. According to ShifYourHabit.com, If everyone in the U.S. bought in bulk, there would be 1.1 million fewer garbage trailer trips to landfills each year. Wow, think about that!

Once you made your mouth-watering dish that your family (even the kids!) enjoyed, do not heap the left overs into the usual pale-green plastic boxes, but into this stylish glass container. After labeling it, you can stow it away in the fridge or freezer.

Don’t forget the tortilla chips.

JohnW — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:45:19 +0000

I knew it. I always wondered why my wife’s guacamole dip tasted so much better than what I found being served at most casual-attire parties that I used to frequent. (I’m surprised that I haven’t been invited to any recently). At first I attributed it to my wife’s superior insight on the subject- she’s Mexican. But, after reading “The Top 10 Things Food Companies Don’t Want You to Know”, I now know why. Many of those guacamole dips you buy at the supermarket don’t even contain avocados! So what is that green stuff? It’s hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and monosodium glutamate. Yum!

If you want my wife’s recipe, please email me at info@healthykitchenware.com. Also, be sure to refrigerate any left-over dip in a glass container.

The American Way

JohnW — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:07:13 +0000

It appears that the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is going after a company called Eco Canteen because of their marketing campaign, which points out the benefits of stainless steel containers over plastic ones. Nothing new here. So, why does the IBWA care so much about a few commercials. Why are they are willing to spend large sums of money dragging Eco Canteen through the courts? Money? Warning other companies not to do the same thing? I don’t claim to know.

But a change is blowing in the wind.

Even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives their approval and a safety clearance to every plastic food product container in the US, the public is catching on. This cozy relationship between the plastics industry and the regulatory agencies of the U.S. Government is coming under close scrutiny, as never before. I doubt that it will be business as usual pretty soon

Replace your Tupperware

JohnW — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:19:39 +0000

Glass storage containers

It’s interesting to see all of the articles on plastics. Susan Nagel, a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at the University of Missouri, has been researching plastics for more than 10 years. Here’s what she recommends you should do about all of the Tupperware, etc tucked away in your kitchen drawers:

As you can, replace plasticware with glass, porcelain or stainless steel. Until then, just be cautious in how you use plastic storage containers. Don’t put plastic in the microwave, ever. Heat can break down plastic so that it leaches chemicals into food.

Healthy Kitchenware offers a number of alternatives for food storage for every budget. Be sure to check out our stainless steel lunch containers and glass storage containers.