The 10 foods high in cancer-causing microplastics... and 'the easy swaps' to avoid them
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An expert has revealed 10 foods that are high in microplastics, and 'the easy swaps' that can help you avoid them. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than five millimeters long, or smaller than a pencil eraser, which have been linked to cancer, DNA damage, cellular damage and other health issues.
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Although most food and drinks stored in plastic containers contain the tiny particles, some products have a higher concentration of microplastics. Business owner and anti-plastic educator 'Beatrice the Anti-Plastic Lady' shared 10 widely-consumed foods and beverages that are high in microplastics, and revealed alternatives that are safer and healthier.
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While seafood has long been known to carry microplastics, she highlighted little-known culprits like specific salts and baby puree pouches. Beer also made her top 10 list due to the beverage being rewed in different plastic pots. Beatrice suggested choosing beers that are more filtered or stored in glass instead of a can.
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An expert has revealed 10 foods that are high in microplastics , and 'the easy swaps' that can help you avoid them. In general, highly-processed foods tend to contain more microplastics than minimally processed alternatives, like frozen chicken nuggets versus a whole chicken breast.
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That is because the more processed a product is, the more it comes in contact with plastic food processing equipment, which creates more opportunities for contamination. And unsurprisingly, foods packaged in plastic tend to contain more microplastics, especially those that are heated inside their packaging.
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