Protect your body from plastic—one choice at a time
Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic—smaller than a grain of sand—that have made their way into our water, food, air, and even our bodies. 

They’ve been found in snowfall in Antarctica, in newborns’ first bowel movements, and in nearly every organ humans have. 

According to recent studies, the average adult may consume up to a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week. That’s roughly 5 grams of plastic—through food, water, and even the air we breathe.

These particles don’t just pass through us. They can penetrate cell membranes, disrupt hormones, and alter the gut microbiome. They carry heavy metals and “forever chemicals” into the bloodstream—and they don’t break down like natural materials.

But here’s the good news:
You can’t avoid microplastics entirely, but you can reduce your exposure—and support your body’s resilience.

One simple swap can make a big difference.
☕ Swapping your daily disposable cup for a ceramic mug could cut your microplastic intake by over 25,000 particles a week—just from chosing a different coffee mug.

That’s not a typo. Those plastic-lined paper cups shed thousands of particles into hot liquids, and most people never realize it.

Try this tomorrow:
Swap one plastic item for a safer alternative.
🛍️ Use glass or stainless steel containers instead of plastic wrap
🚰 Filter your tap water with a high-quality system
☕ Bring your own reusable cup to the office

Let your choices reflect your care—not convenience.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tired of feeling stuck with your weight or your health?

Most people aren’t given the simple daily habits that actually move the numbers — weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, energy, and more.

You can change your health by changing your habits.
Small, consistent shifts in what you eat and how you live can lower inflammation, support heart health, balance blood sugar, and help you feel better in your body.

Start with 5 simple diet habits that make a real difference.
These easy, practical tips will help you start losing weight, lower inflammation, and feel more in control — beginning today.



0 Comments

Leave a Comment



This blog is dedicated to Irl Flanagan, who was my friend and grammar mentor. Over the last 20 or so years, he spent countless hours editing my manuscripts and teaching me the intricacies of sentence structure and the true meaning and the proper usage of words. 

Irl passed 4 months before his 100th birthday. He held my writing to a high standard, and I honor him by doing the same.

About Me

Most people want to feel better, live lighter, and get their numbers moving in the right direction — weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, energy. But lasting change doesn’t come from willpower or restriction. It comes from small, doable habits practiced day after day.

Peggy Kraus, MA, RCEP, CDCES, is a clinical exercise physiologist and diabetes care specialist who has spent nearly three decades helping people improve their health through simple, evidence‑based lifestyle changes. Her programs are grounded in research and built around habits that lower inflammation, support heart health, balance blood sugar, and make weight loss sustainable.

Peggy has worked with thousands of people, guiding them toward meaningful improvements in their health — from weight loss and lower glucose to better blood pressure, cholesterol, and energy. Her approach is practical, encouraging, and rooted in the belief that anyone can change their health by changing their daily habits.
Photo of Peggy Kraus