20 Everyday Habits That Are Silently Shortening Your Lifespan

14. Reheating Food in Plastic Containers

It’s quite common that people, in a hurry, reheat their leftover meals in plastic containers in a microwave.

However, a large number of these containers, particularly those that are low-priced or are not safe for use in a microwave, release toxic substances such as bisphenol A and phthalates into your food.

These chemicals are similar to hormones in the body and can cause changes in the endocrine system, which are connected to fertility problems, different types of cancer, and immune-related diseases.

The operation is quite different from the other ways of poisoning – there is no smell or taste to notify you of the danger.

You simply consume your food, not knowing that with every mouthful, you are taking in minute amounts of pollutants.

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