Non-Toxic Dad News: October 16, 2025

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Warren Phillips
October 16, 2025

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Hello Non-Toxic Friends!

Every day, we make dozens of choices without thinking twice: what we drink from, cook with, and touch at the checkout counter. These habits seem small and harmless, but can quietly shape our toxic exposure over time. This week, we talk about the everyday routines I’ve changed to lower my daily toxic load. The goal is to help you make practical, realistic swaps that protect you and your family’s long-term health and build resilience.

From ditching bottled water to rethinking cookware, each shift added to something bigger: less “background noise” on my body and more energy to feel my best. If you’ve ever wondered where to start or even how to make a real impact without overhauling your entire life, this week’s read is for you.

What’s Happening

This week, Warren has been in the kitchen putting this season’s tomato harvest to good use. He’s been canning both whole and diced tomatoes using his favorite San Marzanos. The process is simple but rewarding: first, boil water and drop in the tomatoes until the skins crack, usually in about a minute. Then move them to an ice bath, peel off the skins, and simmer them for about five minutes.

From there, he transfers the tomatoes into jars with a funnel, adding about ½ teaspoon of sea salt and a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice for acidity. Warren prefers using fresh lemons for a cleaner flavor, even though most recipes call for bottled juice for consistency. Once sealed, the jars go into a pressure canner set at around 11–12 pounds of pressure for about 20 minutes, depending on altitude. After cooling, they’re ready to store—a simple way to preserve real food for the months ahead.

Learn Why Polyester Doesn’t Belong In Your Underwear

Warren’s always talking about what goes on and in your body - and that includes your underwear. Most conventional brands use polyester, which traps heat and microplastics against the skin. Over time, that can impact testosterone, lower sperm count, and mess with fertility.

That’s why he switched to NADS Organic Underwear. Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, this product is soft, breathable, and free from the harsh chemicals and toxic dyes commonly found in conventional underwear. Your body can actually breathe again.

Ready to upgrade what’s underneath?

Blog Spotlights

9 Everyday Things I Stopped Doing to Lower My Toxic Load

For a long time, I thought living a healthy life meant exercising regularly, eating plenty of vegetables, and getting enough sleep. But as I dug deeper into environmental science, I started to see how many of our daily habits expose us to substances our bodies were never designed to process in such constant, cumulative doses.

The Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Wooden Spoons
(And How to Get Rid of Them)

Wooden spoons are a staple in many kitchens. They’re durable, natural, and don’t scratch cookware. But what most people don’t realize is that even the most beautiful, well-loved wooden spoon can quietly harbor unwanted guests.

Stop Eating Parasites in Your Bacon

Most people don’t think twice before digging into a plate of bacon. It’s crispy, salty, and a weekend breakfast staple for many. But many don’t realize that undercooked bacon can be a significant source of parasitic exposure.

Why Your Hat Might Be a Source of Toxin Exposure

Most people don’t think twice about what their hats are made of. It’s a casual item you grab out the door to block the sun, keep warm, or just finish an outfit. However, the materials that sit directly against your skin, especially on areas of the body that absorb more readily, can be more significant than most realize.

Non-Toxic Tip of the Week

Kick Off the Toxins at the Door

Building on the tips I shared in this week’s newsletter, which have been instrumental in my personal changes, I'd like to leave you with one more crucial tip for creating a low-tox home environment: kicking your shoes off at the door! .

It might sound simple, but shoes track in a surprising mix of contaminants: pesticides from lawns, heavy metals from road dust, and residue from public spaces. Over time, these particles settle into household dust, where they can be inhaled or picked up through skin contact, especially by kids and pets. Creating a “shoes-off” habit dramatically reduces your indoor toxic load with almost no effort or cost. Keep a small mat and a shoe rack by the entrance to make it easy and automatic.

Non-Toxic Recipe of the Week

Everyday Detox Bowl

This week’s recipe shows how a simple, intentional meal can help reduce everyday toxic exposure. Made with clean, low-tox ingredients and prepared using safer kitchen practices, the Everyday Detox Bowl supports the body’s natural detox pathways without complicated programs or expensive supplements.

This bowl matters because so much of what we encounter daily, PFAS-coated parchment, aluminum foil, plastic containers, and even trace metals in chocolate or rice, adds to the body’s toxic load without providing any nutritional benefit. Using carefully selected ingredients and cooking methods that reduce hidden contaminants, this recipe supports the body’s natural detoxification processes..

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Before You Go…

The choices we make every day have a much bigger impact than we think! From the materials we cook with to the water we drink and even what we bring in on our shoes, each decision helps lighten the body’s toxic burden. Having small, intentional routines (like the ones I shared with you)  can help to build resilience over time and create space for better energy, focus, and well-being. Here’s to keeping things simple, practical, and intentional as we continue building healthier homes and habits that last.

Until Next Week,
Non-Toxic Dad