How Dangerous Are Teflon Pans? The Dangers of Teflon Pans

How dangerous are Teflon pans? I get asked this question quite often so I decided that it needed to be addressed right now. First off people have been using Teflon pans for the longest time possible. Just now we're hearing about just how Teflon pans are danger and that we need to stay away from them. Well what do we know for sure? The only real thing that we know is that once these pans are heated we immediately have to deal with the dangerous chemicals that come from these pans.

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Think about this for a second. You're cooking food in these teflon pans. All of the food that we consume is cook and therefore coated in all of these harmful chemicals. So now we ingest chemicals like fluoride that go into our system and turn into fat soluble chemicals. Why is this important? When we're trying to lose stomach fat our body attempts to break down all of the chemicals out of our fat cells. Well these fat soluble cells can't be broken down. So we're left wondering why we can't lose body fat. It isn't because we have parasites or things like that. It's because of all of these harmful chemicals.

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Also all of our natural hormones are going to be affected including insulin. The whole point of a fat loss diet is to minimize rapid spikes in insulin.The problem is that once these chemicals come into our body we no longer are able to control our hormones through the normal diet and training methods. In addition, our brain neurotransmitter balance is off. This results in increased cravings and feeling of depression. So we're less likely to go to the gym and workout hard and we're more likely to cheat on our diet.

So what are a few ways that we can get rid of these chemicals if we have them in our body? First off, we should choose to eat more organic foods. We want to limit any new chemicals from entering our body. Second, we need to make sure that we heavily increase our ingestion of omega-3 fish oils. Why? Well omega-3 fish oils help to improve the hormonal balances in our body as well as detoxify our body on a regular basis. The best thing that we can do to avoid the dangers of teflon pans though is to not use them. Go out and grab some non-stick pans.

How Dangerous Are Teflon Pans? The Dangers of Teflon Pans

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Are Your Aluminum Pots and Pans Dangerous?

There has been a lot of press about what kinds of pots and pans are safe. With the news that Teflon can flake into your food, some people are looking for alternatives to nonstick. Aluminum pots and pans are usually inexpensive and many people use them because they fit in their budget. They are lightweight and heat quickly and evenly during cooking.

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Aluminum's primary problem is its reactivity. Foods prepared in aluminum can chemically react with the metal and form aluminum salts in your food. Excessive amounts built up over time can cause impaired vision and motor coordination as well as Alzheimer's disease. When you think that more than half of all the cookware sold today is made of aluminum, you have to wonder if this is a growing problem.

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No definitive link has been proven between using aluminum cookware and deteriorating health. However, why take the chance? Here are some strategies you can use to keep your aluminum risks to a minimum.

Safety Precautions

Keep your aluminum cookware in good condition. If you see pits in the bottom or it seems worn, your food will absorb more aluminum. Replace it. Don't store food in aluminum. The longer you store or cook food in aluminum, the more aluminum your food absorbs. In other words, use a stainless steel kettle when you're cooking spaghetti sauce or homemade soup.

Don't cook acidic foods in aluminum. Foods with a high acid level or a large amount of salt may cause more aluminum to get in your food. Acidic foods include tomatoes, rhubarb and sauerkraut.

Alternatives

Anodized aluminum goes through a process that coats the surface of the cookware. This coating helps prevent aluminum from being absorbed by the food. Anodized aluminum doesn't react to acidic foods like aluminum so you can use it without worrying about topping your pasta with aluminum sauce. Anodized aluminum cookware is usually more expensive than plain aluminum.

Stainless steel is a combination of chromium and nickel. It lasts a long time and easy to clean. It is the choice of professional chefs the world over. Stainless steel can also be expensive and heavy. It does not react with foods, but may require special cleaning. If you have nickel allergies, you may want to avoid stainless steel cookware.

Copper pans are usually coated with stainless steel to make them easier to care for. Copper is a great conductor of heat and cooks food well, but it may react with food. They are very expensive and require a lot of care to remain looking their best.

Nonstick

Nonstick cookware is coated with Teflon or Silverstone. Both of these coatings may scratch easily if you use metal or wooden utensils. If overheated, the coatings may release toxic fumes that may also be carcinogenic. If you keep pet birds, keep them far away from the kitchen as the fumes are hazardous for them. Many people like the convenience of nonstick despite these problems.

Cast iron holds heat evenly and for long periods of time. They require a little extra care because they must be seasoned to keep food from sticking, and they are very heavy for some people. They can be used in the oven as well as on the stove. Keep them oiled between uses to prevent rust.

Are Your Aluminum Pots and Pans Dangerous?

Article by Nancy Cope of Cook For Your Health - the place to shop for waterless cookware sets and cooking pans.

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