Eating fresh foods helps reduce Bisphenol-A levels, says study
Toxicity levels in study participants dropped after just three days on fresh versus canned and packaged foods
Soaking beans overnight is a hassle, we know.
But it may seriously be worth it.
A study conducted by the Breast Cancer Fund and the Silent Spring Institute, published this month in the March issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, found that cutting packaged foods from your diet can significantly reduce levels of BPA (Bisphenol-A) in your body.
BPA is a chemical that has been linked to cancer, reproductive issues, ADHD, and other illnesses and is found in many plastics, the lining of cans, and on store receipts.
The study selected 20 participants in five families who reported that they frequently ate canned or packaged foods and put them on a three-day fresh-foods-only regimen. Their BPA levels were measured before and after. The results? The average participant’s levels dropped a whopping 60 percent after the fresh-food intervention. Participants with the highest initial levels saw a 75 percent drop in BPA in their bodies.
While completely eliminating packaged foods from your diet may be too much to ask, this study shows that a little effort goes a long way.
Plus, the Breast Cancer Fund created this handy card that you can download and keep in your wallet. It outlines the 10 canned foods that contain the highest levels of BPA , allowing you to quickly avoid the nasty chemical at the supermarket.
This way, you’ll have some extra time to spend chopping your fresh veggies. —Lisa Elaine Held
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[...] found in so many products that it seems impossible to avoid, but a recent study says that eating fresh food can lower BPA levels considerably. In fact, some study participants saw a 75% drop in their BPA blood levels after just [...]
[...] found in so many products that it seems impossible to avoid, but a recent study says that eating fresh food can lower BPA levels considerably. In fact, some study participants saw a 75% drop in their BPA blood levels after just [...]
[...] Eating fresh foods helps reduce Bisphenol-A levels, says study from Well+Good NYC [...]
Wow . . I did not know this! I only considered plastic as the culprit in toxic food packaging. I guess I am defeating the purpose of shelling out extra bucks for those organic canned beans I’ve been buying. From now on, I buy dry! Thanks for the information.
[...] found in so many products that it seems impossible to avoid, but a recent study says that eating fresh food can lower BPA levels considerably. In fact, some study participants saw a 75% drop in their BPA blood levels after just [...]