It is hard to think of living without plastic. Everything in our usage has plastic some way or the other. Get the grocery, buy the vegetables, or purchase the medicines you will definitely get some kind of plastic along with all. The same goes for the containers and the bottles in the kitchen. Store your rice and grains, stock the flour or secure the cookies, there is a huge variety of plastic containers and plastic bottles available to serve your purpose.

Despite this widespread use of plastic it cannot be denied that the negative implications are there. If you want to keep the plastic goods along with you but still want to have healthy and safe alternatives too then here is what you can do in your kitchen area.

1. Avoid heating the plastic

If you are using the plastic containers to store your essential food items then keep in mind that it is not safe to heat them along with the container. A research suggests that heating plastics can release dangerous chemicals in this process at a rate 55 times more than the usual. Some plastic containers carry the statement “Microwave Safe”, but this does not mean that it would not release any harmful materials.

If you want to heat the plastic bottles for babies then it is better to switch the thermostat to1, 5 and 5 numbers.

2. Switch to glass or steel

To reduce the use of plastic it is better to switch to glass and steel containers. Glass is the best option especially when you are using the microwave for heating. Stainless steel containers are quite an old option. They are still loved by many people. Steel is the choice of those who want something long lasting and strong. Steel is rust and corrosion free. Such materials can withstand wear and tear quite well.

3. Time to buy the frozen or fresh

Don’t use the canned food. It is time to get the uncanned food that is securely packed in the food department authenticated linings. Fresh or frozen foods are better than the ones that you can get in the canned form. Dry beans and fresh fruits are healthier than the ones available in the cans. From all these options the best is the option of growing the favourite vegetables in your home garden.

4. Steel water bottle while out

If you go out for regular exercise or travel frequently then it is better to take along the steel water bottles. We find the plastic bottles convenient but again it is important to remember that keeping things in plastic bottles for long can be a health hazard. Steel bottles are easy to clean and they do not smell bad when water stays in the bottle for long.

Conclusion

If we look around in our home, plastic is there everywhere. It seems that we cannot stay away from the plastic but when it comes to health and safety we must look for some good alternatives. The task is tedious but at the end it would render the best results for a healthy lifestyle.

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