The Worst Cookware Lurking In Your Kitchen and the Safer Swaps We Can Use with Environmental Toxins Expert Lara Adler

Published: March 11, 2024, 10 a.m.

b"This episode is brought to you by AquaTru and Lumebox.\\xa0\\nEnvironmental toxins, such as PFAs present in nonstick cookware, pose significant health risks, including increased risk of chronic diseases, fertility issues, hypertension, and thyroid complications. These kitchen toxins are particularly concerning as they can infiltrate our bodies through the food we consume, food preparation surfaces, and even our drinking water. By understanding the impact of these hidden chemicals and their common sources, we empower ourselves to make informed consumer choices, minimize exposure, and foster better health outcomes for ourselves and our families.\\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with environmental educator Lara Adler to discuss environmental toxins in our home. Lara shares the top sources of plastic and toxic cookware in our kitchens and how we can reduce our daily exposure without feeling overwhelmed. \\nLara Adler is an Environmental Health Educator and Science Communicator who teaches health professionals and individuals with health-based businesses to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues so they can more comprehensively support the clients/patients they serve. \\nIn this episode, Dhru and Lara dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\\n\\nWhat cookware we should absolutely avoid (00:00:15 / 00:00:15)\\xa0\\n\\nWhat the PFA\\u2019s in nonstick cookware are linked to (1:10 / 1:10)\\n\\nParticles released by nonstick cookware and what we should focus on (3:23 / 3:23)\\xa0\\n\\nWhat should we move towards in cookware (9:37 / 8:03)\\xa0\\n\\nTop sources of plastic in our homes and how to reduce our exposure (16:13 / 14:39)\\n\\nPreventing cancer through lifestyle practices (22:14\\xa0 / 20:52)\\n\\nCocktail effect (27:20 / 26:06)\\xa0\\n\\nEasy swaps at home (36:15 / 32:35)\\n\\nWhat to do about plastics we can\\u2019t avoid\\xa0 (42:55 / 39:50)\\n\\nWhat to look for in cleaning products (48:42 / 44:56)\\n\\nThe impact of toxins on sperm (57:12 / 53:48)\\n\\nFood, water, and plastics as priorities to focus on (1:04:07 / 1:00:45)\\xa0\\n\\nToxins in ultra-processed foods (1:08:56 / 1:04:55)\\xa0\\n\\nThe importance of clean water (1:18:56 / 1:15:37)\\n\\n\\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\\n\\nLara\\u2019s Shopping Suggestions\\xa0\\n\\nAquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself.\\xa0\\nLumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device!\\xa0 That's over 50% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device.\\xa0\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"