GIFTING IDEAS

STORING FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC COVERS – VERY HARMFUL.

Two class of suspects under scientific scrutiny are bisphenol A and phthalates. When food is stored in plastic bags, these chemicals can ‘leach’ into the food and infest them. Studies have shown that these chemicals have been linked to tissue changes, genetic damage, early puberty and hormonal changes.

The phthalate chemicals used in packaging are banned in some countries and have been blamed for many ailments. So should you ban them from the house?

If you’ve had to fight though plastic packaging to get to your food you won’t be surprised to hear it can raise your blood pressure – but it’s the phthalate chemicals used in the packaging rather than the effort involved, that’s to blame. These chemicals are generally used to make plastic soft, for example in credit cards or plastic shower curtains. A study of nearly 3,000 children in the Journal of Pediatrics found that children between the ages of six and 19 who had been exposed to phthalates (measured by levels of breakdown products of the chemicals in their urine) had higher levels of blood pressure than those who didn’t.

When I asked the lead researcher, Leonardo Trasande from New York University School of Medicine, if the small, clinically insignificant rise in blood pressure was likely to mean anything, he said it could do so in later life. “We know that phthalates damage the walls of arteries by oxidative stress and they may directly damage heart cells,” he says. “We know these chemicals get into food from plastic wrappings and gloves, and that they are in PVC flooring and cosmetics. We think they may have a effect on cardiovascular health and that children and adolescents should have limited exposure.”

THE SOLUTION :

Food grade silicone is a non-toxic type of silicone that doesn’t contain any chemical fillers or byproducts, making it safe for use with food. … Stasher bags make it easy to store your food at home or on-the-go while keeping what you’re eating away from plastic

Benefits of food grade silicone:
Highly resistant to damage and degradation from extreme temperatures
Doesn’t harden, crack, peel, crumble, dry out, rot or become brittle over time
Lightweight, saves space, easy to transport
Made from an abundant natural resource
Non-toxic and odorless – contains no BPA, latex, lead, or phthalates
May be 100% recycled at select locations and is considered non-hazardous waste
What is plastic made of?
Plastic that doesn’t end up in a landfill often ends up in the ocean and enters the food chain which is a big concern for human health. The harsh chemicals and toxins found in plastic can lead to cancer, infertility, immune disorders and more. these chemicals include:

BPA
BPS
PVC
Phthalates

Fortunately, you now have a healthier option. Food grade silicone, which is what Stasher bags are made entirely of, is a more flexible, sustainable, and safer alternative to plastic, so it’s safe for people and the planet. Unique by design, Stasher is engineered to get people to rethink the plastic in their lives.