Is Your “Healthy” Kitchen Harming Your Hormones?

The Microplastics You Can’t See—But Your Gut Definitely Feels

You meal prep. You sip herbal tea. You store leftovers.
But what if your “healthy” habits are actually exposing your body to one of the most silent and sneaky disruptors out there?

We’re talking about microplastics—tiny, invisible pieces of plastic that can sneak into your system from everyday kitchen tools and wreak havoc on your gut, hormones, and immune balance.

🧬 Why Microplastics Are a Big Deal

Microplastics may be microscopic, but their impact is anything but small. These particles don’t just pass through—they can:

• Disrupt hormones by mimicking estrogen

• Damage the gut lining, contributing to leaky gut and inflammation

• Confuse the immune system, leading to chronic fatigue, food reactions, and more

The problem? They’re everywhere—especially in the kitchen.

⚠️ Top Microplastic Offenders in Your Kitchen

You may be surprised where these hidden hormone wreckers are hiding:

• Plastic Cutting Boards – Every time you chop, tiny plastic particles can end up in your food.

• Tea Bags – Many conventional (even “organic”) tea bags are sealed with plastic that releases particles in hot water.

• Plastic Reheat Containers – Microwaving leftovers in plastic? It leaches toxins and microplastics directly into your meal.

🌿 The Gut Connection

Your gut lining acts like a filter, keeping the good stuff in and the bad stuff out. But when that lining is constantly bombarded with synthetic debris like microplastics, it starts to break down.

This creates inflammation, disrupts digestion, and makes you more reactive to everyday foods.

Small exposures = big consequences over time. And sadly, your gut doesn’t come with a self-cleaning cycle.

✅ Simple Swaps That Make a Big Difference

Good news: you don’t have to overhaul your kitchen overnight. Just start here:

• Swap your plastic cutting board for a non-toxic wood or bamboo board

• Ditch plastic-sealed tea bags for loose-leaf tea and a stainless-steel infuser

• Store food in glass containers instead of microwaving plastic

🛍️ I’ve curated my favorite kitchen wellness swaps and added them to the Amazon store — check it out!

💡 Your Weekly Gut Glow Challenge:

Make ONE clean swap this week.
Replace your cutting board, switch to loose-leaf tea, or move leftovers into glass containers.

🧠 Your brain will think more clearly.
💤 Your hormones will stabilize.
💪 And your gut will thank you.

XO,

Dr Sheena