What if we told you that you could be ingesting up to 1 credit card’s worth of plastic per week? What if we told you plastic could be found in your heart? Keep reading, and we’ll share some tips and tricks on the best way to avoid microplastics. First thing’s first: what are microplastics? Microplastics are extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment that result from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste. A recent study shares that up to 5 grams of plastic can transfer into your body from various pathways, including common food and beverage products packaged in plastic. These microplastics are generated when plastic packaging is opened or used normally. Over time, those tiny particles are slowly contaminating the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the beverages we drink – all while negatively impacting our environment. Plus, some types of plastics carry chemicals and additives with potential long-term effects on our physical health! How...