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Health Risks from BPA and 7 Tips to Reduce Them
by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée
BPA (Bisphenol-A) caught the attention of media and parents circa 2007. Gradually, more of the public and even major retailers became concerned about the potential health...
One Simple Tip for Finding Nontoxic Dishwasher Detergent
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Are you concerned about harmful chemicals in dishwasher detergent?
We are.
Dishwasher detergents can remain on cups and glasses, even after running through the rinse cycle.
Adding a rinse...
3 Nontoxic Cleaning Recipes for Kitchen Cabinets
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Kitchen cabinets accumulate grime and dirt from everyday use. Over time, wood surfaces and door knobs can develop a thick layer of grime. Not to mention stuck-on foods...
Health Risks from Cookware
by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Do you make time to cook at home so that you and your family can eat a healthier diet? Are you also someone who makes baby food to protect your child from chemicals...
Tips for Nontoxic Kitchen Utensils
by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Cooking utensils and disposable eating utensils are often made of plastic, and sometimes vinyl (among the most toxic types of plastic). These materials may contaminate your diet...
Nonstick Teflon Cookware: Health Risks?
by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Convenience is more important than ever before as our lives have become more hectic than ever. As a result, cooking, soaking dishes, and scouring pans have become low priority. But...
How to Choose Nontoxic Lead-Free Mugs
by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Ceramic mugs can be nontoxic as long as the mug doesn’t contain high levels of lead.
Conventional mugs are often made of ceramic or pottery, and they can contaminate your...
4 Types of Nontoxic Children's Dinner Plates
by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Dinner plates are often made of glass or ceramic. For children, however, these materials can be dangerous: One swipe of the arm, and their plate is on the floor, accompanied by a heap of...
Ceramic-Coated versus Teflon Cookware: Which one is healthier?
by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Ceramic-coated versus Teflon cookware: Which one is healthier? Below are key pros and cons of ceramic-coated cookware versus Teflon-coated cookware.
Ceramic versus Teflon cookware
Teflon
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The Pros and Cons of Ceramic
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée
Ceramic is generally considered among the healthiest materials used throughout the home, from cozy warm mugs to tiled flooring.
“Ceramic” is a material made from clay that has...
Jumpstart your home detox with Sophia's shopping list for her household staples. They're her favorite low toxic items that she can't live without.
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