Is your salt contaminated with plastic? Microplastics have infiltrated our oceans, food supply, and even the salt we sprinkle on our meals. In this episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast, Sophia dives into the shocking truth about microplastics in salt—where they come from, how they affect your health, and the best ways to avoid them.

🔹 How microplastics end up in salt
🔹 Potential health risks of consuming microplastics
🔹 Which types of salt are most and least contaminated
🔹 How to choose a safer, microplastic-free salt

If you’re serious about detoxing your home and diet, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to keep plastic off your plate and protect your well-being.

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Resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Why You Should Avoid Microplastics & Nanoplastics in Salt: The Hidden Danger and How to Protect Yourself
• Microplastics in plastic bottled water versus tap water

ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE

Sophia is a leading home detox and nontoxic lifestyle expert who has appeared on leading health and wellness platforms including The Doctor Oz Show. She has served as a member of the Well+Good Council and the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council. Her books include A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide To Reducing Our Toxic Exposures and EMF Detox Workbook: Checklists To Recover From Electromagnetic Exposure. She also created The Ultimate Home Detox program: Elevate Your Health & Well-Being. Learn more about Sophia here: Sophia Ruan Gushée

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This episode features Alison Davin, founder of Jute Interior Design, which curates beautiful spaces rooted in wellness with a focus on nontoxic materials. Her projects have been featured in Elle Decoration, Architectural Digest, and Luxe, among others. She is a member of the Design Leadership Network, the Good Future Design Alliance, and the AD PRO Directory.

Alison and Sophia discuss:

-How having multiple chemical sensitivities prompted Alison to research the harmful chemicals in our everyday consumer products

-Alison's tips to travel and manage your symptoms if you feel you also are sensitive to conventional chemicals, pesticides, and more

-Breaking down different "clean" building materials, and if they are truly clean

-How to design a nontoxic space that promotes a more balanced life

LINKS:

Alison's Book — Live Natural: A Relaxed Approach to Creating Healthy Homes (Amazon affiliate link)

40-Day Home Detox — Learn more here

D-Tox Academy Membership — Learn more here

This week on Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée details three common ways microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrate your home — and how to avoid them! Swapping these products for less toxic alternatives can protect both your long-term health, fertility, and well-being, and also the environment!

Shop: Stainless Steel Water Bottle mentioned in episode

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RESOURCES

40-Day Home Detox Waitlist

D-Tox Academy Membership

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