These 10 Foods Have the Most Microplastics
Nobody wants to munch on plastic for dinner, but the unappetizing truth is that many common foods contain microplastics — environmental pollutants comprised of very tiny particles of plastic that insidiously work their way up the food chain. Uh… can I get that with a side of ranch?
According to an Environmental Research study, 90% of animal and vegetable protein samples contained microplastics ranging in size from five millimeters down to one micrometer. This means that even vegetarians and those who steer clear of seafood are unknowingly consuming microplastics regularly.
CNN compiled the results of several studies to determine what foods and beverages contain the most microplastics. Some of the shocking findings may cause you to rethink what’s on the menu tonight. Although avoiding the consumption of microplastics altogether is next to impossible, we can reduce our intake by eating whole foods and avoiding processed foods wrapped in plastic or cooking food in our microwaves in plastic containers.