{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668f6b0123d7b7c419cf4794/6a42541ec2fe1c7f49a4bae6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Plastic in food? Results from the PERTH low plastic diet trial  ...with Dr Amelia Harray","description":"<p>In this Nutrition Science Bites episode I talk with Dr. Amelia Harray about results from the Perth low plastic diet trial. We cover how reducing plastic exposure means selecting particular foods, packaging and personal care products. We discuss the effect of plastics on health, and how reducing plastic exposure can impact heart health and fertility. This episode highlights practical steps to minimize plastic chemicals in daily life and the importance of future research in helping minimising exposure to plastics.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key topics</strong></p><p><br></p><ol><li>Findings from the Perth Low Plastic Diet trial</li><li>Everyday sources of plastic chemicals</li><li>Impact of plastic chemicals on heart health</li><li>Plastic chemicals and reproductive health</li><li>Strategies to reduce plastic exposure from food and personal care products</li><li>Role of food packaging and kitchenware in plastic exposure</li><li>How body fat stored contribute to storing plastic chemicals</li><li>Future research directions on plastics and health</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li>Nutrition Science Bites plastics episode #1 - <strong>Are there microplastics in my food and does it matter? with Dr Amelia Harray</strong> <a href=\"https://shorturl.at/Jg5l8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shorturl.at/Jg5l8</a></li><li>No Money No Time: <strong>Microwaving foods… is it safe and healthy?</strong> <a href=\"https://shorturl.at/lZJz3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shorturl.at/lZJz3</a></li><li><strong>The PERTH trial</strong>: Read the full paper here: <u><a href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04324-7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04324-7</a></u> Harray, <em>et al.</em> Low-plastic diet and urinary levels of plastic-associated phthalates and bisphenols: the randomized controlled PERTH Trial. <em>Nat Med</em> <strong>32</strong>, 1871–1883 (2026).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>No Money No Time Resources</strong></p><ol><li><strong>To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: </strong>Click on the top right hand &#39;green button&#39; called &#39;How healthy is my diet&#39; <strong> </strong><a href=\"https://nomoneynotime.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nomoneynotime.com.au/</a></li><li><strong>Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey -</strong> <strong>Purchase here </strong><a href=\"https://uoncourses.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/auseatsurvey\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Digital Download - UON Nutrition Courses</a></li><li>Here&#39;s the link to the <strong>No Money No Time closed Facebook group</strong> (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448</a></li><li>Are you in a position to make donation to support our<strong> No Money No Time website?</strong> <a href=\"https://donate.newcastle.edu.au/no-money-no-time\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Donate here</a></li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Our No Money No Time </strong>email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au</p><p><br></p><p>Are you in a position to make donation to support our<strong> No Money No Time website?</strong> <a href=\"https://donate.newcastle.edu.au/no-money-no-time\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Donate here</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> #plastics, #health, #PerthTrial, #SustainableDiets, #EndocrineDisruptors, #BisphenolA, #PlasticChemicals, #Nutrition, #EnvironmentalHealth, #Fertility, #LowPlasticDiet, #NutritionScienceBites</p>","author_name":"Clare Collins"}