Arnold Schwarzenegger might be 76, but he is among the fittest 76-year-olds on the planet. Despite his age, Arnie regularly bikes to Gold’s Gym and then workouts for at least 45 minutes. However, working out isn’t the only thing that keeps Arnold Schwarzenegger fit; his diet also plays a massive role. Hence, Schwarzenegger includes impactful and healthy diet advice in his daily fitness newsletter.

In his newsletter for Monday, the seven-time Mr. Olympia talked about something that might be affecting our food. Schwarzenegger raised questions about microwaving food in plastic containers or other similar practices. The bodybuilding icon didn’t have good news.

Arnold Schwarzenegger highlighted some alarming findings

“Have you ever wondered if microwaving your food in a plastic container is a problem? Or if hidden factors in your environment could be affecting your health?” Arnie asked in his newsletter. The seven-time Mr. Olympia wrote that multiple studies have found “exposure to chemicals in plastics could pose a significant threat to your health.”

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While the 76-year-old explained his goals not to scare his readers with sensationalized findings, the facts are alarming. Arnie wrote that studies have found that chemicals in plastic contain endocrine disruptors. In his newsletter, Schwarzenegger wrote, “Too much exposure… can result in reproductive disorders, obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers.”

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He also highlighted the two compounds causing the most concern, “phthalates and bisphenols.” The former bodybuilding champion said prolonged exposure to these two chemicals can produce similar results “on obesity as a lack of exercise or poor diet.” While these chemicals don’t cause obesity, eating food stored or heated in plastic containers tends to have higher levels of these chemicals. However, Arnie had some solutions.

The light at the end of the tunnel

While these chemicals cause significant harm to the body, the body is good at getting rid of them. Unless the exposure is long-term and continuous, “you can quickly reduce or eliminate the threat,” wrote the Austrian Oak. Arnie, who follows an 80% vegan diet, also gave five-pointers to limit exposure.

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“Store more food in glass, steel, or ceramic containers,” was Arnie’s first tip for his readers. However, those who can’t get glass or ceramic containers should “stop microwaving or warming your food in plastic containers.” The chemicals from these plastics can leach into the food when heated. The following two tips were about selecting the right plastics.

Schwarzenegger said recyclable foods have numbers. Arnie told his readers to look for these numbers to limit exposure and choose plastics with labels like “phthalate-free,” “paraben-free,” or “BPA-free.” Cutting down on fast food packed in plastic containers also helps. While Arnold Schwarzenegger highlighted the problem, he also provided readers with a solution.