I know, I know…August is long over already. So I’m a little late and playing catch-up. This information is so interesting and vital, though, that we’re going to Analyze Aluminum in September for one day to finish out the series. (See all the Analyzing Aluminum in August posts here.)
Let me start by saying I’m not [...]
Entries Tagged as 'aluminum'
Analyzing Aluminum in Vaccines
September 4th, 2009 · 13 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, Food for Thought
Monday Mission: Switch your Baking Powder to Aluminum-Free
August 31st, 2009 · 4 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, What to Buy
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to switch your baking powder to one that doesn’t contain aluminum.
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Level of Commitment: Baby Steps
When I first heard about aluminum potentially causing Alzheimer’s, I was very surprised that it was in baking powder. I went home and checked! I decided, baby step style, [...]
Analyzing Aluminum in Antiperspirants: Hazard or Hoax?
August 25th, 2009 · 33 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, Big Changes, Food for Thought
My husband is not a violent man at all, but he may just kill me if I tell the world I haven’t worn deodorant since last Christmas. So I won’t tell you that. I like sleeping in my bed and don’t want to make up the couch each night. So I’m not going to tell [...]
Tags: aluminum·antiperspirant·deodorant·natural body products·personal care
Food for Thought: Why Analyze Aluminum?
August 21st, 2009 · 6 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August
Why Analyze Aluminum?
It’s a non-renewable resource.
It is something you spend your money on.
It may cause health problems.
My motivation in paying attention to something like how much aluminum I consume/use/ingest/etc. is as with most things in the kitchen: I want to be a good steward of my family’s health and all our resources, [...]
Tags: aluminum·aluminum foil·Alzheimer's Disease·antiperspirant·baking powder
Monday Mission: Analyzing Aluminum Cookware and Bakeware
August 17th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Analyzing Aluminum in August, What to Buy
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to determine whether you have any aluminum cookware in your house. If so, seek out alternatives. I’ll give you ideas beyond “replace entire cookware set”!
Impact Ratings:
Level of Commitment: Making Strides
First, figure out what your pots, pans, and cookie sheets are made of. My pots [...]
Mental Mission: Boldness in the Kitchen and Aluminum
July 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
Two things to think about this week as we gear up for next week’s Super Foods. We’ll look at a bunch of random honorable mentions that I grouped together because I don’t know what else to do with them: green tea, cranberry juice, pomegranates, artichokes. For me, these mostly fall under the “how brave are [...]
Tags: aluminum·mental missions
