The Hidden Hormone Disruptors Hiding in Your Kitchen


Hi Reader👋

If you watch me on YouTube you know by now my goal is always to make health accessible, not expensive. Hence the sheer amount of free education I give away.

So before we go any further, I want to be clear: you do not need to throw out everything in your kitchen. You don’t need to replace it all at once, and you definitely don’t need a full kitchen makeover to make a difference.

However, with the Amazon Prime Day sale happening, I do think it’s a good time to share some of my favorite products, especially if you’ve been thinking about upgrading a few things.

And endocrine disrupting chemicals are real. These are substances found in certain plastics, non-stick coatings, and even some food storage containers that can mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the endocrine system (the network of organs and glands that make and control our hormones).

However the good news is that small changes really do make a difference. Here are some simple steps you can start with:

✅ Gradually replace plastic or non-stick cookware with safer alternatives like stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic. (And remember, you don’t need a pot or pan in every size — just a few high-quality pieces.)
✅ Swap plastic water bottles for stainless steel or glass ones.
✅ Invest in a good water filter jug. I recommend one with granular activated carbon (GAC) or reverse osmosis (RO) technology.
✅ When possible, choose food packaged in cartons instead of cans.
✅ Avoid microwaving food in plastic. Transfer it to a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with a plate or paper instead of cling film.
✅ Drink from glass or stainless steel cups and bottles rather than plastic.

But if you don’t feel like shopping today, here’s your fun, actionable takeaway: eating more fiber can actually help your body get rid of some of these hormone-disrupting chemicals.

So it’s not that you need to go buy fancy new kitchenware. Simply eating more plants, think veggies, fruit, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains helps your body process and eliminate them naturally.

And honestly, that one small habit will help you in so many other ways too, from better digestion to happier hormones.

If you’d like a little help getting started, here’s my free fiber guide with easy, practical tips to add more to your meals:

👉 Download the free fiber guide here

Havea great week!


Maria 💛

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