There are lot of media health scare stories out there. Are the BPA (bisphenol a) news stories designed to make parents freak out? Because this BPA stuff is scary. Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad get to the bottom of it, with an assist from Daddy Troy who explains the science behind the chemical commonly found in plastic. Acts like estrogen in the body? Yikes. Causes obesity in mice. Ouch. Pay attention, parents, because this is the closest we ever get to actual parenting advice. Here are the DadLabs tips for helping your family avoid BPA: * Avoid food and beverage marked with the recyclable #7 and shop for BPA free products. * Avoid using plastic cutlery and plates. * Do not use plastic plates and cups in the microwave. * Throw away any worn plastic plates and cups. * DadLabs Ep. 261 The Lab.
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