Safe Food Preparation

Evidence continues to mount that PFC emissions from synthetic compounds in non-stick cookware may cause cancer and other health problems.  Heating a baby bottle in a microwave can cause slight changes in the milk.  In infant formulas there may be a loss of some vitamins.  In expressed breast milk some protective properties may be destroyed.  A recent study found significant and disturbing changes in the blood of individuals consuming microwaved milk and vegetables.  Fortunately there are alternatives.

    If you think that you are too busy to make homemade soup, think again With your handy crock pot, cooking tasty homemade soup is a breeze

    What could be more basic than popcorn You just pull the bag out of its plastic wrap and pop it in the microwave, right

    Lead In Children's Lunch Boxes

    With the school year approaching, and a list of supplies that need to be purchased before school starts, one item that requires more attention is the lunch box. The Center for Environmental Health, has announced the presence of lead, a dangerous toxin and carcinogen that can cause lead poisoning, in children's vinyl lunch boxes sold by popular retailers.