Avoid BPA

BPA stands for Bisphenol A, a chemical used to produce many common household products, like water bottles and food cans. In recent years, the compound s effects on health and human development have generated quite a bit of controversy, and for good reason. Research has found links between exposure to BPA and reproductive disorders, diabetes, andcardiovascular disease. While the FDA reports evidence on both sides of the debate, its better to be safe than sorry. Purchase typically canned items, like tomatoes, in glass containers instead, and if youre sticking with plastic containers, check for a recycle code of 3 or 7 on the bottom those may be made with BPA.