Think Before you Pop

Microwave popcorn might seem like a fast and easy snack, but it may expose you to the endocrine disruptor perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). This chemical is used in the lining of microwave popcorn bags, so when you heat your popcorn, PFOA can leach out and coat it. Nix the microwave popcorn bags for an easy (and cheaper) alternative: Buy organic popcorn kernels and pop them in an air popper. Or put the kernels in a paper bag (make sure it's unbleached) and microwave them.