by Julie Hall
As food wise man Michael Pollan tells us, how much one eats home-cooked food is a powerful predictor of health, even more powerful than one’s income. Eating food prepared at home is also a great way to save money, establish more environmentally responsible habits, and strengthen relationships. (For great ideas on how to cook more efficiently, read Tips for More Efficient Cooking.)
Reasons Not to Eat Out or Take Out:

You don’t know what’s in it, who prepared it, and how fresh and safe it is.
It’s usually prepared in …

Bisphenol A (BPA) is prevalent in the epoxy resins that line food containers and beverage containers. It is also present in polycarbonate plastics. Although the FDA maintains that exposure to BPA through food and beverage containers is not adverse to health, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association raises serious concerns about the safety of BPA.
Previous studies have shown the presence of BPA in estrogen, but the new study suggests a link to additional serious health problems including liver damage, disrupted pancreatic β-cell function thyroid …