Jan 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
This week’s challenge is to clean just a bit more than you normally do. If you’re thinking, hmmm that’s never, then maybe just for 10 minutes! Here’s why. Cleaning can help remove toxic chemicals from your home. Things like phthalates, flame...
Jan 25, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
If you’re into documentaries and want to learn more about how Dupont has covered up the harmful health effects of Teflon, may we suggest The Devil We Know? It’s on Netflix and watching it will definitely give you the extra motivation you need to never use...
Jan 24, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
The same toxic non-stick coatings we’ve been talking about are also found on a lot of baking pans. Check out our article for baking pan alternatives like ceramic, stainless steel, cast iron, glass, and silicone. If you’re not looking for new bakeware, we...
Jan 23, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Here are our favorite well-reviewed picks that pass the fried egg test. We’ve updated our roundup to include some perfect pans for simple weekday stir-fries. And if cast iron is a bit heavy for you, check out the carbon steel options, which tend to be lighter....
Jan 22, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
At least once this week, try cooking in something besides a nonstick pan. Once you figure out the tricks, you’ll learn to love your #castiron, #carbonsteel, and #stainlesssteel pans as much as we do. Plus, they will last literally forever if you take care of them,...
Jan 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
All people should feel confident knowing that the water we drink, air we breathe, and products we use everyday won’t harm our health.
Jan 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Yes! For so many reasons like #becausehealth and because the planet. @zerowastememes I was the inspiration for Bird Box.
Jan 17, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Foil containers are also relatively safer. 2) The next best options are plastic containers that are recyclable and marked with the number 2 or the number 5. These plastics are safer and are usually recyclable in most places. 3) Styrofoam is bad. Try to stay away. It...
Jan 16, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
) 4) For some good old fashioned social contact, even if it’s just with a barista 5) To take a mental break, which is actually shown to increase productivity And when you have to work through lunch, just make sure to wash your hands to get rid of flame...
Jan 15, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Here are our favorites that should work for everything from a simple sandwich, to a huge salad, hot soup, snacks, fruit, and leftovers. Getting the right containers makes packing lunch so much easier. Trust us! a) Abeego Wax Wraps c) GreenLunch Bento Box c) JaceBox...