Keep BPA Away: 3 "Healthy" Foods to Avoid (and 3 Safer Alternatives)


Updated 04/10/12 1:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Foods That Contain BPA

With the BPA scare of '08, just about everyone I know ditched their plastic water bottles for a Klean Kanteen, Lifefactory, or BPA-free Nalgene. Reusable water bottles aren't the only things to be wary of — there's BPA lurking in other everyday products. Although the FDA believes low levels of BPA exposure aren't harmful to people, it's not clear how much exposure that means. To minimize your Read more

Hidden Chemicals in These Products May Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer


Updated 03/08/12 4:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hidden Chemicals in Popular Products Increase Cancer Risk

When buying products, reading labels may be one of the best ways to figure out if something contains chemicals that you'd rather not be exposed to. But a study released today found chemicals that may increase your risk of developing cancer or disrupt reproduction in many products, and many of those chemicals weren't listed on product labels. The study, partly funded by the US Centers for Disease Read more

4 Toxic Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips


Updated 12/09/11 7:08 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Foods You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Is your food loaded with toxins and chemicals? Here, simple swaps to protect yourself By Anne Underwood Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they're organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, Read more

Hidden Nursery Toxins, Test Your Knowledge!


Updated 05/24/11 7:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Toxins in Baby Products

Your lil one's car seat may have passed a crash test, but would it pass a chemical test? A new study reported in the Environmental Science and Technology journal has found "potentially toxic" flame retardants in more than 80 of the 101 common baby products tested, including car seats, nursing pillows, and highchairs. By now, most moms and mamas-to-be are well aware of the dangers that lurk in Read more

BPA Now Linked to Asthma: Test Your BPA Knowledge


Updated 06/21/11 6:33 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Facts About BPA

Step away from your bottles! The concern over bisphenol A, otherwise known as BPA, has been on the rise for the past few years leading many baby product companies to change their manufacturing procedures. Earlier this week, at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting, researchers presented information tying the prenatal exposure to the plastics byproduct with childhood asthma. While many Read more

Best Tips of 2010: Parenting Advice From Dr. Oz!


Updated 08/08/11 2:20 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Dr. Oz on Parenting

Let children live! That's what Dr. Mehmet Oz advises new parents to do. The cardiac surgeon and author, whose latest book You: Raising Your Child (The Owner's Manual From First Breath to First Grade) is a must read, speaks from experience, as he is also a father of four! I had the chance to interview him and ask his expert opinion on popular parenting issues. Check out all he had to say. Ever Read more

Fit Tip: Wash Up If There's a Sink, Use Hand Santizer as Backup


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Overuse of Antibacterial Products Weakening Immune System

It's a grimy world out there, but are we fighting bacteria too hard? According to a new study, overuse of antibacterial products can hurt the immune system. Researchers compared triclosan and BPA antibody levels to allergies or hay fever cases in a sample of US adults and children over age six. Children and teens overexposed to triclosan, an ingredient found in many antibacterial products, were Read more

Dr. Oz Gives His Expert Opinion on Parenting Issues


Updated 11/07/10 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dr. Oz Talks About Parenting Issues

Let children live! That's what Dr. Mehmet Oz advises new parents to do. The cardiac surgeon and author, whose latest book You: Raising Your Child (The Owner's Manual From First Breath to First Grade) ($14) is a must read, speaks from experience, as he is also a father of four! I recently had the chance to interview him and ask his expert opinion on popular parenting issues. Check out all he Read more

Dr. Oz on Whooping Cough, Peanut Allergies, and Cloth Diapers


Updated 11/15/10 3:33 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Dr. Oz Talks About Whooping Cough Vaccine

Most kids turn out all right! That's something Dr. Mehmet Oz says nervous new parents should be reminded of. It's important to let children live! The cardiac surgeon and author, whose latest book You: Raising Your Child (The Owner's Manual From First Breath to First Grade) ($14) is a must read, speaks from experience, as he is also a father of four! But, I recently had the chance to chat with Read more

Interview With Dr. Oz: Top Three Concerns For New Parents


Updated 11/05/10 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dr. Oz's Top Three Concerns For New Parents

Most kids turn out all right! That's something Dr. Mehmet Oz says that nervous new parents should be reminded. It's important to let children live! The cardiac surgeon and author, whose latest book You: Raising Your Child (The Owner's Manual From First Breath to First Grade) ($14) is a must read, speaks from experience, as he is also a father of four! But, I recently had the chance to chat Read more