April 17th, 2026

Forever chemicals: What they are and 4 ways to reduce your risk

With headlines circulating about "forever chemicals" being found on fruits and vegetables, many people are wondering: Is my produce still safe to eat? It's a question Ali Essig hears all the time. She is a plant-based nutritionist and founder of the popular website "Plant Whys." She shared what forever chemicals are and how worried we should be about finding them on our fruits and vegetables. She also explained ways to reduce our risk to these chemicals.

Ali Essig

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