Autoimmunity is becoming epidemic. The majority of my clients have an autoimmune condition and regardless of their diagnosis, there are always three common factors:
1️⃣ Gut dysfunction/ leaky gut
2️⃣ An overwrought & weakened immune system
3️⃣ Trigger(s)
Toxins are often overlooked but are common triggers. And heavy metals in particular are likely lurking in your kitchen!
“WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN??”
I get this question a lot. And if you’re at the beginning of your health journey, I know how overwhelming it can feel.
My suggestion? Pick one item that feels doable. It’s all about creating “small wins” to keep you moving forward.
1️⃣ Filtered water, glass jars & silicone stretch lids: these help avoid BPA and BPS from plastic bottles, cans & plastic cling wrap which are estrogen mimickers that mess with EVERYONE’s hormones – children, women & men!
I use @liquidoflifedxb under sink water filters. For countertop filters, I recommend @berkey_filters with their separate fluoride filter and @aquatru as a reverse osmosis countertop unit. If you’re looking for a water filter pitcher, then checkout @clearly_filtered.
2️⃣ 100% Ceramic: helps you avoid the ingestion of Teflon (or PTFE), PFOA – a possible carcinogen by the IARC, and PFAS – another chemical substitute being used to replace PFOA.
I use Ceramcor @xtrema_cookware ceramic cookware. Ceramic coated are ok but they need to be replaced frequently and must state PFOA & PFAS-free.
3️⃣ Coconut or avocado oil: helps you avoid a heavy amount of pesticides from the genetically modified seeds used to produce vegetable oil, which are sensitive to heat and highly inflammatory thanks to the bleach, deodorizers, and hexane solvent used to extract the oil.
I use @hunterandgatheruk avocado oil and coconut oil from @organicfoodsandcafeuae.
4️⃣ Rock or sea salt: helps you increase the amount of trace minerals in your diet; without minerals, we don’t function!
5️⃣ Glass bakeware, aluminum-free baking powder, parchment paper & stainless-steel reusable coffee capsules: all help you avoid aluminum – a heavy metal that easily accumulates and can wreak havoc on the body, especially in the presence of mercury.
6️⃣ Distilled vinegar: helps you save money and no longer exposes you and your family to a host of chemical ingredients in cleaning products. Double win!
My most recent kitchen swap was a stainless-steel coffee capsule for my husband (now to find organic & mycotoxin-free espresso beans… the health journey continues).
What’s yours going to be?
Every little swap counts! Remember, we do Better when we know Better!
If you have any comments of questions, please feel free to leave them below.
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