Obesogens - that's the scientific umbrella for chemicals we eat that researchers believe mess with our metabolisms contributing to weight gain. On the list are chemicals used in plastic and to make cookware non-stick. Also included are dioxins which rain down on us from the stuff that comes out of smokestacks, tailpipes and fires and ends up on farmer's cropland for us and the animals to eventually eat. And, while on the subject of farming - there are the chemicals used in pesticides which get into the food chain. How do we minimize the impact? Researchers say to avoid plastic use in the microwave and drink your water from glass or stainless steel containers.
The obesogens are just one of several "causes" researchers are linking to obesity. Lack of sleep and stress have also been linked as triggers for gaining weight.
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