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Banned Foods & Beverages By State: The Good, The Bad and The Weird

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Washington

In spring 2018, Washington became the first state to ban nonstick chemicals in food packaging, which have been blamed for causing serious health conditions because they don't break down right away and remain in our bodies for extended periods of time. The law states that beginning in January 2022, all food products sold in Washington (fast food, grocery stores, etc.) have to be packaged in materials that do not contain perfluorinated chemicals. Such substances, also known as PFA's, can commonly be found in food packaging, including popcorn bags or fast food wrappers. While the chemicals haven't been directly linked to cancer, they are said to be a potential contributing factor or at least provoke other health conditions linked to the development of cancer.


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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Cheddar
  • Salt, to taste

METHOD:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!