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Harmful Home Articles to Avoid
By siliconindia
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Tuesday, 06 December 2011, 00:01 IST
Bangalore: Many of us use food containers, non-stick cook-wares, sport water bottles and mineral water bottles on a daily basis. But have you ever concerned about the serious damages these products could make on one's health. Here is a brief account of such unhealthy and ordinary products which are harmful to your health.
Takeout Food Containers Made Out of "Clamshell"
Clamshell food containers contain polystyrene or tyrofoam,that does not breakdown easily and also releases chemicals when it gets wet. Some researchers found that Styrofoam containers lose weight when in use because it perforates into food and drinks people consume. This styrene will be stored in the fatty tissues and causes fatigue, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, blood abnormalities, and even carcinogenic effects. Polystyrene is usually located in the bottom of the container. Try to avoid food items that have come into contact with polystyrene.
