Similarly, my wife and I have installed a water filter in the kitchen to reduce our exposure to atrazine, a pesticide used in the production of corn, and which is used widely in this part of the country. The EPA has declared that 3 ppb is the maximum allowable level of atrazine in the water, which is what has been detected in our local water, according to the annual publication of water quality.
We have even opted to use vinegar as a cleaning agent in the kitchen and bathrooms, and have gotten away from using fabric softeners when washing our clothes. I started using castille bar soap when I wanted to reduce my use of plastic and have been working on eliminating my exposure to as many fragrances as possible.
After these efforts to avoid as many harmful substances as possible, it was disconcerting to discover that some teabags contain epichlorohydrin, a pesticide. Some manufacturers also use a small percentage of plastic in their tea bags. In an effort to avoid these things, I have been scrutinizing which kinds of teas that I drink. My online research has revealed some answers although I am continuing to check my facts and to verify which teas are the safest. Most recently, I have been drinking Numi Breakfast Blend and Allegro Himalayan Green. Sometimes I switch green teas and use Numi Gunpowder Green, but the flavor isn’t the same as Allegro Himalayan Green, which I find to be very agreeable. Gunpowder Green also seems to contain much more caffeine.
Numi tea is expensive, with a box of 18 teabags running from $4.50 at Amazon and, sometimes, at Natural Grocers, to $5.99, or more, at Whole Foods. I buy my boxes of Numi either through Amazon or at Natural Grocers. As someone who doesn’t drink alcohol on a regular basis, I can justify the extra expense in buying the best tea that is available. My wife and I also limit our consumption of caffeine to two cups of tea a day, so the cost is spread out over several weeks.
Ultimately, I aim to achieve as good a quality of life as possible. If I can remain out of the hospital by making these changes in my life, while also exercising by swimming forty laps three times a week, then these changes are extremely beneficial.