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5 strategies for limiting exposure to microplastics and their associated chemicals: 1) Avoid drinking from plastic bottles 2) Get a reverse osmosis water filter for your home, if possible 2) Avoid heating plastic (this includes drinking from to-go coffee cups, which have a plastic lining) 4) Don't eat microwave... show more

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FoundMyFitness Clips1 year ago

Watch our full microplastics podcast:

Dr. A. Talwar1 year ago

Use glass or stainless steel containers instead of plastic, especially for hot food. Choose mason jars to keep pantry items and leftovers.

FoundMyFitness Clips1 year ago

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Grateful Warrior:1 year ago

Recommendation for a reverse osmosis water filter product?

Mikael Walker1 year ago

My Balsamic comes from Italy. My salt from Utah. And my undies cotton.

Erik1 year ago

2) your opinion on an activated carbon waterfilter?

Joel Perez Jr.1 year ago

I wonder if Rhonda supports MAHA...

hoplalong21 year ago

always and only use glass or china for storing

Saul1 year ago

Rhonda there’s so many things to avoid and or consume it’s a full time job!!

Darren1 year ago

What about tea and coffee bags ?

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