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我 2026 年最大的新年愿望，就是把厨房里的塑料用品、不粘锅、铝箔纸（Aluminium Foil）及铝罐（Aluminium Cans）用品全部清除掉，换成不锈钢、玻璃制品和没有过滤过的烘焙油纸（non bleach Parchment Paper）。

我看到了不少关于日常误食塑料微粒的科研报告，真的触目惊心。这些微粒进入体内后，可以穿过肠道屏障进入血液，充当内分泌干扰物，模拟雌激素并导致激素失调——这对围绝经期女性来说是一个重大风险。长期接触还与氧化应激、肠道炎症及潜在的代谢紊乱有关。

我们是如何在日常中误食塑料微粒的？ 2026 年的研究显示，人类每周大约会意外摄入 5 克塑料,相当于一张信用卡的重量。主要通过三个途径：

1.饮用水与饮料： 微塑料在瓶装水甚至自来水中无处不在。我现在只有在绝对没有选择的情况下，才会喝瓶装水。

2.食物链： 海洋生物（海鲜）和农作物会从受污染的海洋和土壤中吸收纳米级塑料。这一点很难分辨和控制，我尽量买深海鱼和阿拉斯加有机罐头（Costco 有售），肉蛋我是尽量买标有 Organic（有机）和非转基因（Non-GMO的。虽然有机肉类价格较贵，我并不能完全做到，只能尽力而为了。

3.厨房习惯： 使用塑料容器加热食物、使用磨损的塑料切菜板，或使用涂有塑料薄膜的铝箔纸，都会释放数百万个微粒, 积少成多，可以诱发各种疾病如心血管病和老年痴呆症。

从 2026 年 1 月开始，我已经更新了以下物品：

• 空气炸锅： 把曾经大火的 Ninja 不粘锅空气炸锅，换成了现在大火的 Ninja Crispi 玻璃空气炸锅 （ 4 QT & 6 Cup）。太喜欢了！不但健康，吃不完还可以直接盖上盖子放进冰箱。我是在Costco 买的 3 个锅的组合，太多了并不实用，我觉得对多数的家庭来说，一大一小4 QT & 6 Cup的两个锅才是最实用。
  
  

• 木质厨具： 换成了木头切菜板和木头炒菜铲。我首选枫木 (Maple)、胡桃木 (Walnut)、樱桃木 (Cherry) 或榉木 (Beech)，它们的密度、防潮性和耐用性都很好。而市面上很多像松木 (Pine)、雪松 (Cedar)、红橡木 (Red Oak) 或竹子 (Bamboo)，硬度和防潮性都比较差，还容易滋生细菌，所以价格也便宜很多。介于质量和价钱中间的是金合欢木（Acacia)，也是个不错的选择，比竹子要好很多。
  
  

• 烧烤和烘培：我已放弃了用了大半辈子的铝箔纸（Aluminium Foil），改用了unbleached parchment paper 或者baking mat.
  
  

• 储物容器： 我所有的塑料容器都换成了玻璃和不锈钢容器。以前用来冷冻分装肉类的密封袋（Zip bags），现在全部换成了可重复使用的铂金硅胶密封袋 (Reusable Platinum Silicone Bags)。
  

• 涮碗刷子：我换上了鬃毛刷子了，彻底告别了塑料刷子。
  
  

• 微波炉的盖子：也换上了一个玻璃的盖子，其实比塑料的盖子好清洁多了。
  
  

• 洗碗液和洗手液：不查不知道，原来市面上有很多自然无毒的洗碗液和洗手液 (Dr. Bronner's 洗手液安全到可以洗脸和洗头发）。开始我还担心能洗得干净吗，其实洗得很干净。

• 牙刷和牙膏：我已经换成了健康的鬃毛的牙刷，彻底告别了塑料牙刷。牙膏也换上了没有SIS和氟化物的牙膏。
  
  

• 止汗剂 （Deoderant)：把市面上最流行的那些充满化学成分和香料止汗剂，换成了成分健康的止汗剂了，因为很容易通过汗水被皮肤吸收而影响荷尔蒙。

  
  

English Version

My biggest New Year's Resolution for 2026 is to completely clear my kitchen of all plastic items, non-stick pans, aluminum foil, and aluminum canned goods. I have replaced them all with stainless steel, glass products, and healthy parchment paper.

Seeing the scientific research regarding the plastic particles we accidentally ingest daily is truly shocking. Once these particles enter the body, they can cross the intestinal barrier and enter the bloodstream. They act as endocrine disruptors, mimicking estrogen and leading to hormonal imbalances—which is a significant risk for women in perimenopause. Chronic exposure is also linked to oxidative stress, gut inflammation, and potential metabolic disorders.

How do we accidentally ingest microplastics in our daily lives?

Research in 2026 shows that humans accidentally ingest approximately 5 grams of plastic per week, which is equivalent to the weight of a credit card. This primarily happens through three routes:

1.Drinking Water and Beverages: Microplastics are ubiquitous in bottled water and even tap water. I now only drink bottled water when I have absolutely no other choice.

2.The Food Chain: Marine life (seafood) and crops absorb nano-plastics from contaminated oceans and soil. This is difficult to distinguish or control, so I try my best to buy deep-sea fish and organic Alaskan canned goods (available at Costco). For meat and eggs, I try to buy those labeled Organic and Non-GMO. Although organic meats are more expensive and I cannot do this perfectly, I am doing the best I can.

3.Kitchen Habits: Using plastic containers to heat food, using worn-out plastic cutting boards, or using aluminum foil coated with plastic films releases millions of particles.Accumulation over time can trigger various diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Starting in January 2026, I have updated the following items:

• Air Fryer: I finally swapped my old, popular Ninja non-stick air fryer for the currently trending Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer (4 QT & 6 Cup)—and I absolutely love it! Not only is it a healthier option, but if you have leftovers, you can just snap the lid on and put the container directly in the fridge. I originally bought the 3-pot set at Costco, but it was a bit overkill and not very practical. For most households, I think the two-pot combo (the large 4 QT and the smaller 6 Cup) is the most useful setup.

• Wooden Kitchenware: I switched to wooden cutting boards and wooden spatulas. My top choices are Maple, Walnut, Cherry, or Beech, as their density, moisture resistance, and durability are excellent. Others like Pine, Cedar, Red Oak, or Bamboo have poor hardness and moisture resistance and are prone to harboring bacteria.
  
  Acacia wood is an in-between choice, not too expensive but good quality.

  
  

• Grill and Baking：I've given up Aluminium Foil that I had used for ages. Now I use unbleached parchment paper or baking mat.
  

• Storage Containers: I have replaced all my plastic containers with glass containers and stainless steel versions. For freezing and portioning meat, I used to use plastic zip bags, but I have now switched entirely to Reusable Platinum Silicone Bags.

  
  

• Dish Brush: I’ve switched to a boar hair dish brush and officially said goodbye to plastic brushes.

• Micro oven cover: I have replaced my plastic cover with a glass cover. It's much easier to clean now.
  
  

• Dish Soap and Hand Soap: I had no idea until I did my research, but there are actually many natural, non-toxic dish and hand soaps available on the market （Dr. Bronner’s hand soap is so safe that you can even use it to wash your face and hair）. Initially, I was skeptical—I worried whether they could really get things clean—but it turns out they work incredibly well. Everything comes out sparkling clean!

• Toothbrush and Toothpast: I’ve switched to a healthy natural bristle toothbrush and finally said goodbye to plastic ones. My family also uses both SLS and Fluoride free toothpaste.
  

• Deodorant: I’ve swapped out the popular, chemical-heavy, and highly fragranced antiperspirants for ones with healthy, simple ingredients. Since these products are easily absorbed through sweat, I want to avoid anything that might mess with my hormones.
  
  

References

Liu, Y., & Chen, J. (2025). Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Endocrine Disruptors: Impacts on Ovarian Reserve and Estrogen Signaling. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 482, 136210.

This article supports how microplastics and nanoplastics can bind to hormone receptors and disrupt the proper endocrinological function of a variety of organs.

Exley C, Clarkson E (2020). Aluminium in human brain tissue from donors without neurodegenerative disease: A comparison with Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and autism. Sci Rep, 8;10(1):7770. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-64734-6. PMID: 32385326; PMCID: PMC7211005.

The study results have confirmed previous conclusions that the aluminium content of brain tissue in Alzheimer's disease, autism spectrum disorder and multiple sclerosis is significantly elevated.

UNC study finds food processing, cookware, packaging contribute to PFAS exposure.

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