Daily Loaf

Ok, I’ve been really, really good.  I’ve played the fatty food deprivation game, I’ve exercised four times a week, drank a gallon of water a day — the whole nine. I’ve even displayed my loyalty to the Green club at the gym by bringing the same plastic bottle of frozen water every day instead of buying a new one. And just as I lay my hand outstretched awaiting the issuance of my Green card, I discovered how toxic water bottles can be.

Who really knows what those symbols on the bottom of our water bottles really mean? I didn’t know, I didn’t want to know- until a considerate e-mail from my mom-in-law informed me of how important it is to keep an eye out for the following numbers:

A possible carcinogen.  Found in cooking bottles and clear food packaging, number 3 plastics may release toxins into your food and drinks.  The risk is heightened when these containers are put through the dishwater, heated up, or frozen.

Number six plastics are what we call styrofoam, and release toxins into our food when heated up.

Found in baby bottles, water bottles (like mine), and food containers, number 7 containers can leach bisphenol A- a hormone disruptor that can lead to neural and behavioral problems in children.  BPA is a synthetic hormone that  can stimulate premature puberty and even lead to breast development in males.  BPA has also been linked to prostate cancer.

Neither a fan of toxic coffee nor b**** tits, I found a great alternative in reusable stainless steel bottles. Klean Kanteen is a large distributor of stainless steel bottles, and offer a variety of different sizes.  They even offer sippy cups for baby.  I get to keep my Green card and save money on buying water.  Now, I can’t proclaim “I’m avoiding cancer!” when it’s time to get up, grab some water, and drag myself to the gym.  I’ll find some other excuse.

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