The Scary Truth About Obesogens

​Lions, tigers, bears, and obesogens. Oh, my! What? Dorothy did not say “obesogens”. Let’s be honest, Dorothy was singing and dancing in Oz. In the real world, obesogens are chemicals in our environment that alter our endocrine system causing weight gain. Yikes! That is frightening.
 
So, where are obesogens and how are they avoided? Obesogens permeate our lives, which is thought to be a reason why two in three Americans are overweight and one in three Americans are obese. Obesogens are in plastic, non-stick coatings such as cookware, canned food, on produce (even organic), in our lotions, potions and creams, and synthetic upholstery and carpeting. Even cool stuff like Gortex.
 
 A recent study found Roundup® in California wines, including organic wine. Short of being the girl-in-the-bubble, it is impossible to eliminate obesogens and, probably, even the bubble would be toxic. The good news is that huge reductions in toxic impact from obesogens can be achieved by changing exposure. Some ideas are:

• Avoid plastic water bottles and drink water from glass or stainless steel water bottles. Not only healthier, but more economical.
• Never microwave food in plastic, including plastic wrap. Instead, use glass. Toxins such as PBAs leach from plastics into foods, particularly when heated.
• Store food in glass containers. Transfer food into glass from plastic packaging. Mason jars work well for storage.
• Wash produce, including organic. Dawn soap without dye is an excellent surfactant to remove pesticide residue.
• Replace cookware that has nonstick coating. Think cast iron as an alterative.
• Avoid food from cans, particularly acidic foods like tomatoes. Instead buy dried beans and fresh or frozen foods. I know… more plastic.
• Filter your drinking water.
• Avoid GMO foods. The majority of GMO foods have been sprayed with Roundup®, which alters your metabolism.
• Eat fruits and vegetables daily to support the body’s detoxification process.

 
Your body’s ability to detoxify obesogens and other harmful chemicals can be overwhelmed. Think of your toxic load like a bucket with a drain. If it fills too fast, the contents will spill over the top. Fortunately, there are some very smart people who are on it.
 
 Environmental Working Group has a lot of information, including free phone apps.  http://www.ewg.org

• Environmental Working Group rates produce on what produce is most toxic and which can be purchased non organic.

https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list.php

• Environmental Working Group also rates the healthiness of food and sunscreens, including free apps for the phone.

http://www.ewg.org/foodscores 
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen

• Environmental Working Group has a list of canned foods that have PBAs in the lining.

http://www.ewg.org/research/bpa-canned-food 
 
It seems that those crazy people wearing tinfoil hats, screaming that the government is poisoning them, are correct. 

​By: Linda Soloniuk, RN, MA
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linda@reddinglasertattooremoval.com 

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