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Here's something that a lot of people don't know about dolphins: they have some remarkable eating habits. In fact, a recent study has revealed that dolphins prepare food much like chefs do. Allow me to explain.
One of the dolphins' favorite foods is the cuttlefish. To secure their meal, dolphins herd the cuttlefish out of the algal weeds and onto an open sandbar. They then pin the cuttlefish down while standing on their heads, and deliver a lightning fast downward thrust that kills it instantly. Next the dolphin lifts up the body and slams it with its nose to drain all the toxic fluids that the cuttlefish use to squirt towards predators.
Pretty smart right? Indeed. So smart, in fact that the dolphin may be one-upping you in the lengths it goes to avoid eating toxic food. We prepare food in ways that expose them to toxins nearly every day, and we don't even know it. So we should take a cue from the dolphins and take the following steps in detoxing our food when we preparing it:
Don't Use Plastic Containers
Many plastic containers house nasty chemicals like Bisphenol A that can seep into ingredients you might be storing—rendering your food prep potentially toxic from the get go.
And Don't Use Them in the Microwave—because the BPA is especially likely to leech out when you throw them in the microwave. Ditch the plastic, and opt for ceramic or glass when heating up your food.
Stay Away from Plastic Wrap During Food Prep
When we're making a sandwich to take on the road, what's typically the final step in getting it ready to go? Wrapping it up in plastic wrap, of course. Let's avoid this step: many cling wraps are made with polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, which can cause a slew of ill health effects—and it's liable to leak into your sandwich. Try transporting with a reusable ceramic container instead.
Notice the theme? Keep plastic out of your kitchen. These are just a few simple things to keep in mind while preparing your food—and it can make a world of difference. Just be glad you don't have to murder shellfish with your nose to do it.
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