Low-Tox Living — The Everyday Swaps That Actually Matter with Sophie Bertrand

takeaways

1. Sophie Bertrand describes non-toxic living as lessening exposure where you can rather than attempting a 100% toxin-free lifestyle, which she says can cause more stress than benefit.

2. She shares how a complicated relationship with food and a severe eating disorder led her to study both psychology and clinical nutrition, aiming to close the gap in educating people about food.

3. Practical swaps discussed include non-toxic deodorant, cleaning products, laundry and dishwasher tablets, avoiding storing or heating hot food in plastic, non-stick pan alternatives, organic cotton bedding, and ventilating the home.

4. Rather than detox diets or juices, she describes supporting the body's own detoxification system through whole foods, fibre (aiming for around 25-30g a day), water, sleep and managing stress.

5. For energy, she discusses delaying caffeine for up to an hour after waking (adenosine), a protein-and-fibre breakfast, hydration of around 2-3 litres, and prioritising sleep.

6. She emphasises an intuitive, individualised approach to wellness, cutting out noise, listening to hunger signals, and an 80% whole-food diet with room for treats.

chapters