Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Life Without Plastic


Although as a dietitian I am usually more concerned about what goes in the storage containers, I am so impressed with this company that I had to share. Life Without Plastic is an independently run company that believes in health, environment, integrity, and community...without plastic. As we learned from the recent President's Cancer Panel report, plastic can become a carcinogen if it degrades or is heated.

Life Without Plastic describes this process: "As these chemicals accumulate in our bodies, they disrupt our health, even though we may not feel their actual physical effects for years following the exposure. If we can reduce the amount of plastic-derived chemicals entering our bodies, we believe this is a worthy step in the direction of improved global health."

Let's talk more about what to put in the plastic-free containers. We are great at helping you come up with balanced lunch ideas and can help you coordinate how to pack them. I personally love the airtight containers from Life and pack mine in a reusable grocery back with 2-3 ice packs to keep food fresh. Check out the book Lunch Lessons for lots of great ideas (perfect for kids as well!), and look on our website for more wonderful recipes. Join us for our summer cooking demo Thursday, June 24 at 6:45 pm for a balanced lunch or dinner meal. Start your summer off on the right foot and sign up today!

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