These are a couple of good articles relating to the latest in the growing BPA (bisphenol A) issue.
New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/opinion/08kristof.html?hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1257696116-gHNP2LRCAvHOY7v+5TuSTQ
Fellow Chef-Friend and Local Blogger - Alex Lewin, posted this article recently about water bottles marketed as BPA free and safe to use. Definately worth a read:
http://www.zrecommends.com/detail/how-gaiam-is-playing-possum-on-bpa-in-aluminum-water-bottles/
As a Personal Chef, I am always looking for alternative products to those in cans. I generally use the Eden Brand. However, even Eden isn't even able to use enamel-lined cans for any canned tomato products (including those that have tomatoes as an ingredient). The FDA is "still looking into" the issue and has not yet ruled against using the chemical in canned products.
See Mike Potter's explanation in this article (founder of Eden foods):
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nena-baker/how-eden-foods-pioneered_b_232135.html
As far as canned tomato products go. I have now switched (for most clients) to using the Pomi Brand of crushed tomatoes. Its a bit limiting as there are only 3 options to choose from, but the qaulity is great.
As for water bottles, I have a metal one but really can't stand the taste and feel on my mouth. Its just too convenient to grab a plastic bottle of water (or another drink) on the go. Ther are several brands of metal bottles that seem worth trying so I'll guess I'll keep trying until I find one that suits me. In the meantime, hopefully a truly BPA-free plastic alternative will surface.
This EcoUsable bottle with built in filter looks pretty cool, but at a price of about $35.
http://www.reallynatural.com/archives/product-review/first_made_in_the_usa_filtered.php
Since I'm on the go so much with my work I find that I'm not drinking as much water in a day as I normally do as a result of this issue. I end up staring at the drink case in the grocery store having this debate in my head.
My close friends and family know that I'm a bit obsessed with water purification at home. After losing my Mom and one of my closest girlfriends to cancer within the same year, I really began to delve into the research behind environmental cancers. The most simple of things was just staring me in the face - WATER.
Think about it - We're so focused on the foods we eat and making sure that we fight cancer with foods (which I whole-heartedly support as a chef) but we don't think enough about the fact that we expose ALL of our body and pores to the toxins and chemicals in water everytime we shower. That's a LOT of exposure!! You may live in a brand new house, but do you know what your town's water pipes are like? Scary.
I have always used the Rainshowr Shower filters. I'm a big fan. You WILL notice a difference as soon as you start using it.
http://www.healthgoods.com/Rainshowr_CQ_1000_Shower_Filters_p/rs-cq1000.htm
The Health Goods website also has good info on water quality in general
http://www.healthgoods.com/General_Water_Quality_Information_s/391.htm
A friend of mine just introduced me to the Multi Pure filters, so I will be looking into their products soon.
http://www.multipureco.com/
Would love to know your thoughts!
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