Hiya!!! Happy Summer to all. I am neglecting SMACK! just a wee bit in an effort to be more present and enjoy whatever my summer days bring my way. Like sinus infections.
Anyhoo, pretty big article in today's Washington Post about phthalates in the American diet. It's an interesting read b/c it notes how alarmed parents and politicians were a few years back when the chemicals were found in toddler toys made overseas (isn't EVERYTHING made overseas?!?!?!) so swift action was taken and everyone promptly went on with their lives.
Some researchers have since found crazy too-high levels of phthalates in poultry and high fat dairy products. So much for that chicken alfredo I had last night for dinner.
The recommendations, of course, are to avoid eating too much of these offensive food stuffs in your diet. But don't toddlers need high fat dairy for brain development? Full fat yogurt and whole milk for the under-2 set were a real thing a while back, as were omega-3s in pregnancy, because all that fat would make you pop out a genius.
But oops, the pollutants are hormone disruptors and our oceans are nothing but a toxic soup so no more eating because there really is no such thing as a healthy diet.
Hope you are all having a GREAT summer!! Anyone try a new mineral sunscreen that they love??? Do tell! I will try to get some posts going, so if you need a break from all that grilling and drinking and swimming and FUN, come visit!!
Later gator,
Jazzy